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
langlois, françois (known as chartres) (in 05–1588 - 13–01–1647), editor
langlois, françois (known as chartres) (in 05–1588 - 13–01–1647), print dealer
date of production: in 1632
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: 18. 2cm
width: 11. 1cm
description:
plate 7 of a series of nine plates entitled "les gardes francoises". Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
legend - on the front, at the bottom, printed in ink: "captain without fear generous son of march / i am only aware in the midst of alarms // i have fired my sword in so many parts / that everyone trembles at the mere noise of my weapons. "
letter - on the front, lower right, printed in black ink: "7". Stamp - on the front, bottom center, in black ink: "carnavalet" (lugt 432d)
stamp - on the front, bottom left, in red ink: "ville / de / paris" (cf. Lugt suppl. 2012c). Inventory number - on the front, bottom right, in ink: "r. G:70"
iconographic description:
a captain in front of a column. Behind, landscape with fortified port city. 17th century fashion. Boats. Rade. On the right, armed troops. Themes / subjects / places represented:
military scene
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 04–1884
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 70
part of:
the french guards. Date: En 1632.
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