Author(s):
della bella, stefano (known as étienne de la belle) (florence, 18–05–1610 - florence, 22–08–1664), engraver
le comte, florent (rochefort - angoulême), publisher of prints
other titles:
perseus and andromeda (subtitle), forty-seventh number of a suite of 52 pieces (subtitle), suite also called mythology game. (a. De vesme 489-541) (old title (expired))
date of production: in 1644
dating in century: 17th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): original print
materials and techniques: etching
dimensions - artwork:
height: 8. 5cm
width: 5. 5cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
collector's mark - dutuit: lugt 709
historical commentary:
on mazarin's order, jean desmarets de saint-sorlin and stefano della bella invented and engraved in 1644 four educational games for the education of the young louis xiv: the game of the kings of france, the game of renowned queens, the game of fables and the game of geography. Mode of acquisition: legacy
name of donor, testator, seller: dutuit, auguste and eugène
date of acquisition: 1902
institution: petit palais, museum of fine arts of the city of paris
inventory number: gdut2413(1). Date: En 1644.
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