- Artist: Hans von Aachen
- Artist: Johann Sadeler I
- Artist: Raphael Sadeler I
- Publisher: Claes Jansz Visscher
Francia
1574
Physical Qualities
Engraving, Sheet: 227 x 261 mm. (8 15/16 x 10 1/4 in.)
Plate: 222 x 256 mm. (8 3/4 x 10 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Ruth Cole Kainen, Chevy Chase, Maryland
Object Number
2011.300
Reverse copy after Hans von Aachen, after Johannes Sadeler I and Raphael Sadeler I, "Francia," from the series "Four European Continents"
The Baltimore Museum of Art by bequest, 2011; Ruth Cole Kainen, Chevy Chase, MD; Ruth and Jacob Kainen Collection, Chevy Chase, MD
Inscribed: Across top in plate "FRANCIA" lower center in plate "CJVisscher exc." across bottom in plate "Numina bina mihi celebratur Pallas et Hermes; Os mihi Mercurius proebet, Tritonia metem, Pulchraru Mater Charitu, genetrix, q leporu / Iste togae praeses, praeses et illa Sagi, Hine artis doceo discoq mille nouas, Pugno, laboro, cano, dissero, fingo, iocor. / 4"
Markings: CM: RCK (Ruth Cole Kainen)
