Gustus. Le Goust. G.108(2), Abraham Bosse, between 1638 and 1640

Author(s): bosse, abraham (tours, between 1602 and 1604 - paris, between 14–02–1676 and 16–2–1676), engraver bosse, abraham (tours, between 1602 and 1604 - paris, between 14–02–1676 and 16–2–1676), designer tavernier, melchior (antwerp (antwerpen), in 1594 - paris, in 05–1665), print dealer other title: the five senses: taste (dummy title) date of production: between 1638 and 1640 dating in centuries: 2nd quarter of the 17th century type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, print name(s): print materials and techniques: etching dimensions - artwork: height: 25. 3cm width: 32cm description: plate 4 of a series of five plates entitled "the five senses". Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: letter - on the front, bottom, from left to right, printed in ink: "gvstvs. / le govst. "; "in paris, chez mel. Or tavernier, residing on isle du palais at the sphere. With privilege du roy. ". Legend - on the front, bottom, left and right, printed in ink, verses: "in terris quicquid sudat, quod defluit astris / quicquid in æquoreis velificatur aquis; / irrequieta mihi sine fine hæc cuncta laborant / iure igitur sensum rex, hominumque vocor"; “that taste without excellence has honest attractions! / that nature delights in reasonable things! / and that she monsters even though the luxury of tables / makes us die of starvation in the middle of the meal!”. Stamp - on the front, bottom right, in red ink: "ville / de / paris" (cf. Lugt suppl. 2012c). Collector's mark - on the reverse, lower left, in purple ink, monogram of jules michelin (lugt 1490). Inventory number - on the front, lower left, in ink: "r. G:108" iconographic description: interior view. Daily life. Meal. Couple. In the center of the table is an artichoke, placed on a dish itself on a small stove. The young woman delicately peels the vegetable, she holds a napkin in her left hand. The man drinks wine from a stemmed glass while a valet brings him a pitcher that he has filled from a bottle placed in a cooler. Two other servants. Balustrade with a view of a garden. Tapestry illustrated with a turcerie, bordered by a frieze of mascarons and various motifs borrowed from the ancient repertoire. Cartel decorated with a garland of fruits. Framing of scrolls and oak leaves at the corners. 17th century fashion. 17th century furniture. Dog. Servant. Park. Architecture. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 1886 institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris inventory number: g. 108 part of: the five senses. Date: between 1638 and 1640.