Disposition du Festin fait par sa Majesté a M.rs les Chevalliers apres leurs Creations faitte a Fontaine blau le 14.me M, G.64(2), Abraham Bosse, En 1633

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: the feast of the knights of the holy spirit at fontainebleau (dummy title) date of production: in 1633 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: 27. 1cm width: 34. 2cm description: plate 4 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 xiiith 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: "a bosse in // et fecit"; "in paris at melchior tavernier engraver and printer of the king for the tailles doulces residing in isle of pallais on the quay which overlooks the megiserie". Legend - on the front, at the bottom, printed in black ink: "disposition of the feast made by his majesty to m. Rs the knights after their creations made at fontaine blau on may 14, 1633. With privilege of the king. ". In the image, letter "a" corresponding to a missing legend. 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 back, in the center, in pencil: "96". Inventory number - on the front, lower right, in ink: "rg. 64" iconographic description: ballroom of the château de fontainebleau. Decor of mythological paintings on the walls. Banquet in honor of the knights of the order of the holy spirit. The king sits alone at a table at the end of the east side of the room. The knights are seated at two tables lengthwise. Five prelates are at the end of the table to the right of the king, the first guest being cardinal richelieu. 17th century fashion. 17th century tableware. Themes / subjects / places represented: historical scene person / character represented: 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. 64. Date: En 1633.