Author(s):
silvestre, israel (nancy, 03–08–1621 - paris, 11–10–1691), engraver
henriet, israel (nancy, 1590 - paris, 1661), publisher
other title: the hotel of monsieur the duke of luynes in paris. (dummy title)
date of production: between 1650 and 1660
dating in century: 17th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: etching
place(s) of execution/production: paris
dimensions - artwork:
height: 20. 4cm
width: 31cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 32. 5cm
width: 50cm
description:
1st state
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription concerning the title - on the front, on the engraving, at the bottom center, printed in black ink: "l'hostel de monsieur le duc de luynes a paris. ". Letter - on the front, lower right, printed in black ink: "israel ex. "
stamp - on the front, bottom right, in blue ink: "musee / carnavalet"
inventory number - on the back, bottom right, in pencil: "g 280"
iconographic description:
urban landscape. Civil architecture. Hotel de luynes. Characters. Historical commentary:
this hotel was located near the st michel bridge, at the corner of rue gilles coeur and the part of the quai des augustins which was formerly called rue de hurepoix, part which is between the bridge and rue gilles coeur. This hotel was occupied by the duchess of etampes. At his request, francis i bought it and had part of it demolished which was rebuilt and decorated with paintings and mottos. It belonged to chancellor séguier and was then called hôtel d'o. The chancellor's daughter having married the duke of luynes, brought him this hotel as a dowry, and then it was named hôtel de luynes (hurtaut, historical dictionary of paris). Themes / subjects / places represented:
architecture view
acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 280. Date: between 1650 and 1660.
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