Author(s):
van dyck, anton (antwerp (antwerpen), 22–03–1599 - blackfriars, 09–12–1641), etcher
attributed to meyssens, joannes (brussels, 17–05–1612 - antwerp (antwerpen), 18–09–1670), etcher
meyssens, joannes (brussels, 17–05–1612 - antwerp (antwerpen), 18–09–1670), publisher of prints
other titles:
debois collection (title of the set), l'iconographie (title of the series)
date of production: before 1641
dating in century: 17th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): original print
materials and techniques: etching, paper, chisel
dimensions - artwork:
height: 23. 9cm
width: 17. 8cm
description:
annotated page 139
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription concerning the title - inscription concerning the title in the lower margin: "henrica maria dei gratia magnae britaniae hibern. Regina"
signature - signature lower right: "anton. Van dyck pinxit"
signature - signature lower left: "ioan. Meysens fecit et excud. "
number - page number in pencil, upper right corner: "139"
iconographic description:
portrait of henriette-marie, queen of england, wife of charles i (1605-1669)
historical commentary:
this collection made from the engravings of van dyck's "iconography" bears the name of the last collector who owned the work before the acquisition by the dutuit brothers in 1844. Themes / subjects / places represented:
portrait, ceremonial portrait, king - queen, royal or imperial insignia, crown, pearl, necklace, flower
person / character represented:
henrietta marie of france, queen of england
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
part of:
collection of portraits of famous people in the 17th century. Date: before 1641.
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