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
le blond, jean 1er (in 1666), editor
other title: works of mercy: giving drink to the thirsty
date of production: around 1635
dating in centuries: 2nd quarter of the 17th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: etching
dimensions - square line:
height: 22. 1cm
width: 32cm
description:
plate 2 of a series of seven plates entitled "the works of mercy". Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - on the front, at the bottom, printed in ink: "abosse inv. Et fe. "; “give drink to those who are thirsty. ”; "the blond excuses with privilege du roy. ". Legend - on the front, at the bottom, printed in ink, verse: "you know that in an arid desert / the sacred prince of the hebrews, / watered this numerous people; / to whom he alone served as guide. // this teaches you to help / those who in violent ardor / whose greedy thirst torments them, / are almost reduced to death. // their punishment is not small, / you must show great care / to relieve them if necessary, / to enhance your merit // the salary will be so beautiful, / that without increasing your expense, / a glass of water will come to you / an eternal reward. Stamp - on the front, bottom center, in red ink: "ville / de / paris" (cf. Lugt suppl. 2012c). Stamp - on the front, bottom left, in black ink: "carnavalet"
inventory number - on the front, bottom right, in black ink: "r. G: 99"
iconographic description:
on the terrace of a rich residence, beyond which we see a mountainous landscape, and which is decorated with a fountain with a "mannekenpis", lackeys give water to thirsty poor people. Charity. Beggars. Servants. Breastfeeding woman. Architecture. Cave decor. Mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 06–1886
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 99
part of:
works of mercy. Date: circa 1635.
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