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 birth of the dolphin: the joy of france represented by dancing children (dummy title)
date of production: in 1638
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: 35cm
width: 9cm
description:
plate 2 from a series of four engravings entitled "the birth of the dolphin". Two prints on a board. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - on the front, bottom left, printed in ink: "with privilege du roy. "
legend - on the front, at the top and bottom of the image, printed in ink: "the joy of france represented by / dancing children. "; “the dolphin who has just been born / forces to rejoice / the children who will see the birth / the good which they will enjoy. ”
stamp - on the front, bottom right, in red ink: "ville / de / paris" (cf. Lugt suppl. 2012c). Stamp - on the front, lower left, in black ink: "carnavalet". Inventory number - on the front, bottom right, in ink: "r. G:131"
iconographic description:
birth of the dauphin (future louis xiv). Allegory of france plays the violin while cupids dance around her. Frame composed of two dolphins and a cherub's head in the lower part. Themes / subjects / places represented:
allegorical scene
person / character represented:
louis xiv, king of france
acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode
name of donor, testator, seller: danlos
date of acquisition: 06–1886
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 131. Date: En 1638.
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