Gerard de Lairesse, Nicolaes Visscher I, Nicolaes Visscher II, Gerard Valck
Aeneas and the Sibyl
1664-1674
Scroll
Gerard de Lairesse, Nicolaes Visscher I, Nicolaes Visscher II, Gerard Valck
Aeneas and the Sibyl
1664-1674
Physical Qualities
Etching and engraving, Sheet: 252 x 197 mm. (9 15/16 x 7 3/4 in.)
Plate: 203 x 156 mm. (8 x 6 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1984.81.1389
Le Blanc, Charles. "Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes," Paris: Emile Bouillon, 1856-88, vol. 2, p. 484, no. 42.
Timmers, J. J. M. “Gérard Lairesse,” Amsterdam: H. J. Paris, 1942, p. 121, no. 54 (rep.).
Hollstein, F. W. F. "Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings, and Woodcuts ca. 1450-1700," Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, vol. 10 "L'Admiral-Lucas van Leyden," p. 17, no. 54.
Roy, Alain. "Gérard de Lairesse (1640-1711)," Paris: Arthena, 1992, pp. 433-4, no. G. 39 (rep.).
Timmers, J. J. M. “Gérard Lairesse,” Amsterdam: H. J. Paris, 1942, p. 121, no. 54 (rep.).
Hollstein, F. W. F. "Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings, and Woodcuts ca. 1450-1700," Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, vol. 10 "L'Admiral-Lucas van Leyden," p. 17, no. 54.
Roy, Alain. "Gérard de Lairesse (1640-1711)," Paris: Arthena, 1992, pp. 433-4, no. G. 39 (rep.).
Signed: 1
Inscribed: Along bottom right edge of image: "Per G: de Lairesse inv: et Sculp: et per N. Visscher edit: cum Privil: Ord: Gen: Belg: Fæd:" Directly above the word "Faed" in lower right corner: "67" [N.B. the remnants of the artist's monogrammed initials, the tops of the letters "G. L." are still visible above the words "Gen: Belg:".] Beneath plate mark at left in graphite: "LB 42 / Nag 40"
Markings: WM: AUVERGNE 1773