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Gerard de Lairesse, Nicolaes Visscher I, and others

Apollo and Musical Invention

c. 1675

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Apollo and Musical Invention

c. 1675

Physical Qualities Etching and engraving, Sheet: 200 x 239 mm. (7 7/8 x 9 7/16 in.) Plate: 157 x 180 mm. (6 3/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
Portfolio/Series Opus Elegantissimum
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1984.81.1410

Signed: 1

Inscribed: Along bottom edge at left: "Per G. Laireße invent: et Sculpt:" On plaque or stone at bottom center: "COELO MUSA BEAT." Along bottom edge at right: "Per Nicolaum Vißcher edit: cum Privil:" Lower left corner: "68"

Markings: WM: D [heart ] TAMIZIER

Artist

Gerard de Lairesse

Dutch, 1641 - 1711

Dutch, 1641 - 1711
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Publisher

Nicolaes Visscher I

Dutch, 1618 - 1679

Dutch, 1618 - 1679
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Publisher

Nicolaes Visscher II

Dutch, 1649 - 1702

Dutch, 1649 - 1702
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Publisher

Gerard Valck

Dutch, 1651/52 - 1726

Dutch, 1651/52 - 1726
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