Author(s):
bosse, abraham (tours, between 1602 and 1604 - paris, between 14–02–1676 and 16–2–1676), engraver
stella, jacques de (lyon, in 1596 - paris, in 29–04–1657), draftsman
other title: louis xiii kneeling before a crucifix (fake title)
date of production: in 1643
date in century: 2nd quarter of the 17th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
denomination(s): print
dimensions - work:
height: 27 cm
width: 18. 8 cm
description:
plate for "louis xiii, king of france, parva christianæ pietatis officia per christianissimum regem ludovicum xiii ordinata", paris, imprimerie royale, 1642,
brands, inscriptions, hallmarks:
legend - on the recto, at the bottom, printed in black ink: "in memoriâ aeternâ erit iustus. Psalm. Cxi. / lvdovicvs xiii cognomento ivstvs / galliae et navarrae rex. ". Stamp - on recto, bottom center, in black ink: "carnavalet". Collector's mark - on verso, lower centre, in red ink, o. De behague collection mark (lugt 2004)
inventory number - on the reverse, lower left, in ink: "g:17052". Iconographic description:
portrait of louis xiii kneeling, praying before a crucifix. Dressed in the great royal mantle, he is bareheaded, his crown resting on the ground at his feet. The whole is framed by laurel leaves. Religion. Themes / subjects / places represented:
portrait
person/character represented:
louis xiii, king of france
mode of acquisition: mode of acquisition unknown
institution: musée carnavalet, history of paris
inventory number: g. 17052. Date: En 1643.
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