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
tavernier, melchior (antwerp (antwerpen), in 1594 - paris, in 05–1665), publisher
other title: ceremony of the investiture of the holy spirit held in fontainebleau at the creation of messieurs les chevaliers on may 14, 1633 (dummy title)
date of production: in 1633
dating in century: 2nd quarter of the 17th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, print
name(s): print
materials and techniques: etching
dimensions - artwork:
height: 27. 8cm
width: 34. 3cm
description:
plate 3 of the work of pierre d'hozier "the names, nicknames, qualities, weapons and coats of arms of the knights and officers of the order of the holy spirit created by louis the just xiii of the name in fontainebleau on may 14, 1633". Belongs to a series of four plates. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - on the front, bottom from left to right, printed in black ink: "in paris chez melchior tavernier engraver and printer of the king for the tailles doulces residing in lisle du pallais on the quay which overlooks the megiserie. ". Legend - on the front, at the bottom, printed in black ink: "disposition at the session held in fontaine-bleau at the creation of m. Rs les chevalliers made on may 14, 1633. With privilege du roy. ". In the image, capital letters corresponding to a missing caption. 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". Number - on the front, bottom right, in pencil: "63"
number - on the back, in the center, in pencil: "95". Inventory number - on the front, lower right, in ink: "rg. 63"
iconographic description:
interior of the château de fontainebleau. Knights of the order of the holy spirit at the investiture ceremony. On the left louis xiii seated handing over the order of the holy spirit to a knight. In the background on the left, prelates and cardinal richelieu. 17th century fashion. Tapestries. Themes / subjects / places represented:
historical scene
person / character depicted:
louis xiii, king of france; duplessis de richelieu, armand-jean, cardinal, duke of
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 06–1886
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 63. Date: En 1633.
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