Le Feu, G.86(2), Abraham Bosse, circa 1630

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 other title: the four elements: fire (dummy title) date of production: around 1630 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: 14. 8cm width: 11cm description: plate 1 of a series of four plates entitled "the four elements". Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: letter - on the front, bottom, from left to right, printed in ink: "abosse"; “the feb”; "excud / with privil". Legend - on the front, at the bottom, printed in ink, verses: "it is i who of the living am life and the father. / i am master of the bodies; raising myself to the heavens / i fly and split the air, whose sphere i embrace / and it is i who are cherished and who are feared in all places. ". Stamp - on the front, bottom right, in red ink: "ville / de / paris" (cf. Lugt suppl. 2012c). Stamp - on the front, bottom center, in black ink: "carnavalet". Number - on the back, in the center, in pencil: "4" inventory number - on the front, bottom right, in ink: "r. G:86" iconographic description: allegorical composition. Man holding a rocket. In the background, a fireworks show. On the right, architecture. 17th century fashion. Themes / subjects / places represented: allegorical scene mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 1886 institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris inventory number: g. 86 part of: the four elements. Date: circa 1630.