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Allegory of Time between Practice and Memory

Gerard de Lairesse, Nicolaes Visscher I, and others

Allegory of Time between Practice and Memory

1664-1679

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Allegory of Time between Practice and Memory

1664-1679

Physical Qualities Etching and engraving, Sheet: 198 x 141 mm. (7 13/16 x 5 9/16 in.) Plate: 147 x 104 mm. (5 13/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1984.81.1325
Timmers, J. J. M. “Gérard Lairesse,” Amsterdam: H. J. Paris, 1942, p. 125, no. 90 (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. 18, no. 90.
Roy, Alain. "Gérard de Lairesse (1640-1711)," Paris: Arthena, 1992, pp. 448-9, no. G. 64 (rep.).

Signed: 1

Inscribed: Monogrammed in lower right corner of image: "G.L." Also in lower right, immediately to the left of monogram: "76" Lower left corner of image: "N: Visscher exc. cum Privil:"

Markings: None

Artist

Gerard de Lairesse

1640–1710

Dutch, 1641 - 1711
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Publisher

Nicolaes Visscher I

1617–1678

Dutch, 1618 - 1679
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Publisher

Nicolaes Visscher II

1648–1701

Dutch, 1649 - 1702
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Publisher

Gerard Valck

1650–1725

Dutch, 1651/52 - 1726
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