Dutch and French engravings (portraits and allegories), circa 1509-1778.
Collection Number: 8451
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Dutch and French engravings (portraits and allegories), circa 1509-1778.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
8451
Abstract:
Engravings by various artists, depicting prominent individuals, including many clergymen
and intellectuals, of western Europe in the 16th-18th centuries. Also, allegorical
scenes, Biblical scenes, and decorative vignettes.
Creator:
no primary creator
Largillierre, Nicolas de, 1656-1746.
Mellan, Claude, 1598-1688.
Nanteuil, Robert, 1623-1678.
Bosse, Abraham, 1602-1676.
Houbraken, Jacobus, 1698-1780.
Jode, Gerard de, approximately 1516 or 1517-1591.
Quanitities:
.5 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English,French, and Latin
Engravings by various artists, depicting prominent individuals, including many clergymen
and intellectuals, of western Europe in the 16th-18th centuries. Many of the portraits
appear to have been done in memory of their subjects shortly after their death. Included
are portraits of Thomas Cromwell, Gabriel Naudé, Nicolas Caussin; John Tillotson,
Archbishop of Canterbury; Jean de La Fontaine; Alexandre de Prouville, marquis de
Tracy; Giovanni Battista Montano, Thierry Bignon, Edouard Colbert de Villacerf, Pierre-Daniel
Huet, and Pierre Gassendi. Also included are allegorical scenes, Biblical scenes,
and decorative vignettes. One engraving, "La reponce embarassante," 1700s, is hand-colored.
Engravers include Nicolas de Largillierre, Claude Mellan, Robert Nanteuil, Abraham
Bosse, Jacobus Houbraken, and Gerard de Jode.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Dutch and French Engravings (Portraits and Allegories), #8451. Division of Rare and
Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
Names:
Cromwell, Thomas, Earl of Essex, 1485?-1540 -- : Portraits.
Naudé, Gabriel, 1600-1653 -- : Portraits.
Tillotson, John, 1630-1694 -- : Portraits.
Caussin, Nicolas, 1583-1651 -- : Portraits.
La Fontaine, Jean de, 1621-1695 -- : Portraits.
Tracy, Alexandre de Prouville, marquis de, 1596 or 1603-1670 -- : Portraits.
Montano, Giovanni Battista, 1545-1621 -- : Portraits.
Bignon, Thierry -- : Portraits.
Villacerf, Edouard Colbert de -- : Portraits.
Huet, Pierre-Daniel, 1630-1721 -- : Portraits.
Gassendi, Pierre, 1592-1655 -- : Portraits.
Form and Genre Terms:
Engravings -- Netherlands.
Engravings -- France.
CONTAINER LIST
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Container
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Description
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Date
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| Box 1 | Number 1.1 |
Philippus Theobaldus
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18th Century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Engraver unknown but most likely made in France.Information from Captions: Lived 1638-1663. Did work in Gaul (modern day France/Belgium).Additional Information: Original description in Latin.
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| Box 1 | Number 1.2 |
Gabriel Naudé
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Cl. Mellan G. del. et sc. Cartel.Information from Captions: Born in Paris, February 2, 1600. Died in Abbeville, July 29, 1653.Additional Information: Original description in French.
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| Box 1 | Number 1.3 |
Sébastien Antoine Slodtz
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18th Century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Designed by Cochin le Fils, Engraved by L. CarsInformation from Captions: Designer of the king's cabinet. Additional Information: Original description In French. Lived 1699-1771.
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| Box 1 | Number 1.4 |
P. Nicolas Caussin of the Company of Jesus
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Scope and Contents
Additional Information: Original description in French. Lived 1583-1951.
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| Box 1 | Number 1.5 |
R.P. Joseph of Paris
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Scope and Contents
Information from Captions: Capuchin preacher, Died December 18, 1638.Additional Information: Original description in French. Lived 1577-1638.
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| Box 1 | Number 1.6 |
Mathieu Molé
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Scope and Contents
Information from Captions: First Presidential Garde of Seals. Born 1584, Died January 3, 1656, at the age of
72.Additional Information: Original description in French.
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| Box 1 | Number 1.7 |
Charles de Créqui
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1633 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Claude MellanAdditional Information: Original description in Latin. Original from copperplate engraving.
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| Box 1 | Number 1.8 |
Agatha Castillionea [de Chastillon], wife of Claude of Marolles
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Scope and Contents
Information from Captions: Died August (3?), 1630Additional Information: Original description in Latin.
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| Box 1 | Number 1.9 |
Petrus Gassendus [Pierre Gassendi]
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Claude MellanAdditional Information: Original description in Latin. Years: 1592-1655.
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| Box 1 | Number 1.10 |
Raphael Menicucius
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17th Century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Claude MellanAdditional Information: Original description in Latin. Years: 1598-1688
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| Box 1 | Number 1.11 |
[Stefano da Cessena]
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1674 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Claude MellanAdditional Information: Original description in Latin.
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| Box 1 | Number 1.12 |
Jean François de Gondy (Gondi), Archbishop of Paris
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: M. LasneAdditional Information: Original description in French. Years: 1613-1679
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| Box 1 | Number 1.13 |
R.P. Carolus Faure (Charles Faure, who restored the canonical rule of St geneviève)
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Claude MellanAdditional Information: Original description in Latin. Years: 1594-1652
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| Box 1 | Number 1.14 |
Leonard Philaras, [diplomat]
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17th Century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Claude MellanInformation from Captions: Born in Athens, sent to the court of Louis XIII by the Dukeof Parma.Additional Information: Original description in French.
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| Box 1 | Number 1.15 |
Leonard Philaras [diplomat]
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17th Century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Claude MellanInformation from Captions: Born in Athens, sent to the court of Louis XIII by the Dukeof Parma.Additional Information: Original description in French.
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| Box 1 | Number 1.16 |
R. P. Nicolas Caussin
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1651 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: M. LasneInformation from Captions: JesuitAdditional Information: Original description in French. Years:1583-1651
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| Box 1 | Number 1.17 |
St James
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: M. LasneAdditional Information: No description.
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| Box 1 | Number 2.1 |
Jean Fronteau
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1663 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Robert NanteuilInformation from Captions: F. Cabouret commissioned the engraving after Fronteau's death.Additional Information: Original description in Latin. French cleric. Years: 1614-1662
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| Box 1 | Number 2.2 |
Johannes Saenredam [Jan Saerendam, engraver]
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1602 |
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Scope and Contents
Information from Captions: His fatherland/patria is listed as Sardamum. He is a disciple of Golzi, an imitator
of Lysippus (an ancient sculptor).Additional Information: Original description in Latin.
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| Box 1 | Number 2.3 |
Abraham Grass
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1668 |
| Box 1 | Number 2.4 |
Mme D'Escorailles de Roussille, Duchesse de Fontanges
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1681 |
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Scope and Contents
Additional Information: Original description in French. The proper name may be Marie Angélique, the lover
of Louis the Sun King.
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| Box 1 | Number 2.5 |
Paulus Petavius [Paul Petau, publisher and book collector]
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1610 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Isaac BriotAdditional Information: Original description in Latin. Years: 1568-1614
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| Box 1 | Number 2.6 |
[Charles Loyseau, jurist]
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Iaspar IsacAdditional Information: Original description in French.
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| Box 1 | Number 2.7 |
Adolph, Count of Schwarzenberg
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1600-1650 |
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Scope and Contents
Additional Information: Original description in German.
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| Box 1 | Number 2.8 |
Jacques Callot
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Scope and Contents
Additional Information: Original description in French. Years: 1592-1635
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| Box 1 | Number 2.9 |
[Duchess of Lenox?]
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1642 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Wenceslaus Hollar
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| Box 1 | Number 2.10 |
Baur [or Bauer], Painter
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1637 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Johann Wilhelm Baur
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| Box 1 | Number 2.11 |
Francisco Floro Anverpiano, Painter (Frans Floris of Antwerp)
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Scope and Contents
Additional Information: Original description in Latin. If it is Frans Floris, his years are 1517-1570.
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| Box 1 | Number 2.12 |
J. Meyer, Painter
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1769 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: P. FalconetAdditional Information: Original description in Latin, other details in English.
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| Box 1 | Number 2.13 |
Denise, Fille de (Daughter of) Jean Camusat et Femme de (Wife of) Pierre le Petit
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: A. Trouvain (1656-1707)Information from Captions: Died November 22, 1675.Additional Information: Original description in French.
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| Box 1 | Number 2.14 |
Franciscus Pinssonius [François Pinsson Des Riolles]
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| Box 1 | Number 2.15 |
M. Morett
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Wenceslaus Hollar
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| Box 1 | Number 2.16 |
Hendrick de Keyser
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1621 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: I.SuyderhoffInformation from Captions: Born May 15, 1565, Died May 15, 1621.Additional Information: Original description in German.
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| Box 1 | Number 2.17 |
Hippolytus Feret
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: A. Trouvain (possibly)
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| Box 1 | Number 2.18 |
Jacob Tyken
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| Box 1 | Number 3.1 |
John Tillotson Archbishop of Canterbury
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1746 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Jacobus HoubrakenAdditional Information: Original description in English. Years: 1630-1694.
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| Box 1 | Number 3.2 |
William of Wickham, Bishop of Winchester
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1738 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Jacobus HoubrakenAdditional Information: Original description in English. Years: 1324-1404.
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| Box 1 | Number 3.3 |
Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham
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1747 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Jacobus HoubrakenAdditional Information: Original description in English. Years: 1455-1483.
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| Box 1 | Number 3.4 |
George Savile, Marquis of Hallifax
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1740 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Jacobus HoubrakenAdditional Information: Original description in English. Years: 1633-1695.
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| Box 1 | Number 3.5 |
Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex
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1739 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Jacobus HoubrakenAdditional Information: Original description in English. Years: 1485(?)-1540
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| Box 1 | Number 4.1 |
Jean de la Fontaine
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: FicquetAdditional Information: Years: 1621-1695.
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| Box 1 | Number 4.2 |
Jean de la Fontaine
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: FicquetAdditional Information: Years: 1621-1695.
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| Box 1 | Number 4.3 |
Lodovico Ariosto
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1773 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: FicquetAdditional Information: Years: 1474-1533.
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| Box 1 | Number 4.4 |
Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon
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1719 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: E.FicquetAdditional Information: Years: 1635 (Baptized) -1719.
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| Box 1 | Number 4.5 |
Fénelon
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: FicquetAdditional Information: Years: 1651-1715.
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| Box 1 | Number 5.1 |
Father Dominic of Jesus Maria, of the Order of Carmes
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1621 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Mebager?Information from Captions: Aged 63 in 1621Additional Information: Original description in French.
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| Box 1 | Number 5.2 |
J. Le Saige
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Nicolas Regnesson
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| Box 1 | Number 5.3 |
Sir Samuel Barnardiston of Brightnel
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1700 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: R. White (?)Information from Captions: Born June 23, 1620; Died November 8, 1707.Additional Information: Original description in English.
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| Box 1 | Number 5.4 |
Keraudrun
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1659 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: I. Frosne
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| Box 1 | Number 5.5 |
Marquis Alexandre de Prouville de Tracy
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1660 |
| Box 1 | Number 5.6 |
Unknown
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| Box 1 | Number 5.7 |
Paulus Praun
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: LichtensbegerAdditional Information: Original description in Latin. Years: 1548-1616.
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| Box 1 | Number 5.8 |
Felix van Sambix
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18th century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Michiel Jansz. van MiereveltAdditional Information: Original description in Latin. Years: 1553-1642.
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| Box 1 | Number 5.9 |
Henry (Henri) de Bourbon, Prince of Condé
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: I. HonervogtAdditional Information: Original description in French.
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| Box 1 | Number 5.10 |
Ioannes Baptista Montana [sic] [= Giovanni Battista Montano, architect and engraver]
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1621 |
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Scope and Contents
Additional Information: Original description in Latin. Years: 1534-1621.
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| Box 1 | Number 5.11 |
Johannes Michael Dilherrus
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Jacob SandrartAdditional Information: Original description in Latin.
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| Box 1 | Number 5.12 |
Thomas Howard, 21st Earl of Arundel in Surrey
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18th century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: J.L. KrafftAdditional Information: Original description in Latin. Years: 1585-1646.
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| Box 1 | Number 5.13 |
Theodoricus [Thierry] Bignon, magistrate, numismatist, and art collector
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1697 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: P.Van SchuppenInformation from Captions: Died January 19, 1697 at 65.Additional Information: Original description in Latin.
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| Box 1 | Number 6.1A |
Théologie
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: de Troy + Van SchuppenInformation from Captions: 1632-1697Additional Information:
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| Box 1 | Number 6.1B |
Géometrie
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| Box 1 | Number 6.1C |
Astronomie
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| Box 1 | Number 6.2 |
Diligence
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1552 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: German SchoolAdditional Information: Original description in Latin.
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| Box 1 | Number 6.3 |
Unknown
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Scope and Contents
Additional Information: Original description in French.
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| Box 1 | Number 6.4 |
Illustrious and Powerful Prince Charles of Great Britain
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Scope and Contents
Additional Information: Original description in Latin.
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| Box 1 | Number 6.5 |
Unknown
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| Box 1 | Number 6.6 |
Unknown
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1550 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Étienne Delaune Additional Information: Original description in Latin.
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| Box 1 | Number 1A |
Edouard Colbert [de Villacerf]
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1696 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Largillière + Gérard Edelinck
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| Box 1 | Number 2A |
Petrus Daniel Huetius, Episcopus Suessionensis [Pierre-Daniel Huet, scholar, antiquary]
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1686 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Largillière + Gérard Edelinck
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| Box 1 | Number 3A |
Series of Four Engravings, Possibly Venus and Cupid
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1638 |
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Scope and Contents
Additional Information: Original description in Latin.
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| Box 1 | Number 4A |
Allegory of Europe
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17th century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Abraham Bosse?Additional Information: Original description in French.
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| Box 1 | Number 5A |
The Last Judgement
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1509 or 1517-1591 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Gerard de JodeAdditional Information: Original description in Latin.
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| Box 1 | Number 6A |
Tempus, Ver, Aestas, Autumnus, Hyems
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1565 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Philippe GalleAdditional Information: Original description in Latin. The personification of Time, winged and seated, surrounded
with various attributes, riding atop a chariot carried by two deer, destroying everything
on his way; accompanied by personifications of the four seasons on foot (they are
labeled: Autumnus, Hijems, Aestas, Ver); ruins of classical buildings are seen in
the background. -Adapted from British Museum.
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| Box 1 | Number 7A |
The Martyrdom of Christ and the Apostles (Series title)
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1577 - 1582 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Hendrick GoltziusAdditional Information: Original description in Latin. Matthias is beheaded with an ax and stoned the left
of the scene of his martyrdom, he is shown again, with an ax in one hand and a book
in the other. Among the show twice latin two lines. This print is part of a series
of 13 prints of Christ (unnumbered) and the apostles (numbered), more specifically
the torture they suffered.
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| Box 1 | Number 8A |
Summer
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1563 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Philippe GalleAdditional Information: Original description in Latin.
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| Box 1 | Number 9A |
Appearances of Christ after his death (Series title)
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1583 - 1585 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Julius GoltziusAdditional Information: Original description in Latin. Appearances of Christ after his death (series title).
Christ, dressed as a pilgrim, accompanies two apostles on the road to Emmaus. In the
background a castle. The print has a signature Latin and is part of a series of prints
on the subject of the appearances of Christ after his death.
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| Box 1 | Number 10A |
S. Onofrius
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1574 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Johannes Sadeler I, Flemish
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| Box 1 | Number 11A |
Unknown
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Joan. Collaert
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| Box 1 | Number 12A |
Samson and Delilah
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Scope and Contents
Additional Information: Original description in Latin.
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| Box 1 | Number 13A |
The Animals Going into the Ark from The Story of the Family of Seth
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1586 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Johannes Sadeler IAdditional Information: Original description in Latin.
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| Box 1 | Number 14A |
Repentant Sinners from the Old and New Testament
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1580-1590 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Philippe GalleAdditional Information: Original description in Latin.
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| Box 1 | Number 15A |
The Triumphs?
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Scope and Contents
Additional Information: Original description in Latin.
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| Box 1 | Number 16A |
Adam digging in the earth after the Fall
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16th century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Johannes Sadeler I
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| Box 1 | Number 17A |
Jesus Consoling Mary Magdalene After His Resurrection
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17th century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Maarten de VosAdditional Information: Original description in Latin.
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| Box 1 | Number 18A |
La Reponce embarasante (The Embarassing Response)
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1787 |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Brion + ChapuyAdditional Information: Original title in French.
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| Box 1 | Number 19A |
Unknown
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17th century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Brebiette Pierre (?-very similar style)
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| Box 1 | Number 19B |
Pan, Nereids, and Tritons; Marine Triumphs 5
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17th century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Brebiette Pierre
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| Box 1 | Number 20A |
Unknown
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17th century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Brebiette Pierre
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| Box 1 | Number 20B |
Triumph of Galatea
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17th century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Brebiette Pierre
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| Box 1 | Number 21A |
Toilet of Thetis
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17th century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Brebiette Pierre
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| Box 1 | Number 22A |
Bacchanal
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17th century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Brebiette Pierre
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| Box 1 | Number 23A |
Unknown
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17th century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Abraham Bosse
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| Box 1 | Number 23B |
Unknown
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17th century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Abraham Bosse
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| Box 1 | Number 23C |
Unknown
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17th century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Abraham Bosse
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| Box 1 | Number 24A |
Venus and Cupid?
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1637 |
| Box 1 | Number 25A |
Venus and Neptune
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17th century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Abraham Bosse
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| Box 1 | Number 25B |
Venus and Cupid
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17th century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Abraham Bosse
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| Box 1 | Number 25C |
Venus(?)
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17th century |
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Scope and Contents
Engraver: Abraham Bosse
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