Les métiers le cordonnier, G.14043, Abraham Bosse, between 1632 and 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 le blond, jean 1er (in 1666), editor date of production: between 1632 and 1633 dating in centuries: 2nd quarter of the 17th century type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts name(s): print dimensions - artwork: height: 26. 2cm width: 33. 7cm description: plate 4 of a series of seven plates entitled "the professions". Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: letter - on the front, from left to right, printed in black ink: "abosse inven et fe. "; "the blond excud with privilege". Legend - on the front, at the bottom from left to right, printed in ink, verse: "having to put on a belle's shoes / i am never bad at it; / push your foot, madamoiselle: / take courage: he goes straight in. // when this handsome shoemaker puts on my shoes / all the time he hurts me in fact; / and for any excuse he doesn't care, / saying that my foot is well made // give me some the merchandise, / which is justly to my point: / for otherwise i lead you / that you would not be worth to me // although they put you on with such difficulty, / having the cost of the foot so high; / i nevertheless have a good alesne, / and the measure that you need. Stamp - on the front, bottom right, in red ink: "ville / de / paris" (cf. Lugt suppl. 2012c). Watermark inventory number - on the reverse, lower left, in black ink: "g: 14043" iconographic description: interior scene. Bedroom. A shoemaker, accompanied by his helper, places a shoe on the foot of a young woman. Gallantry scene. Two paintings hung on the tapestry behind them, representing a young couple and a portrait. In the background, the shoemaker's assistant indicates to the servant the measurement that should suit her foot. Frame composed of wrapped rosettes with an oak leaf at the corners. 17th century furniture. 17th century fashion. Landscape out the window. Themes / subjects / places represented: genre scene acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris inventory number: g. 14043 part of: the professions. Date: between 1632 and 1633.