Benoit Audran I, François Verdier, and others
History of Jacob and Jephthah: Esau
1717-1799
Scroll
- Artist: Benoit Audran I
- Artist: François Verdier
- Publisher: F. Chereau
History of Jacob and Jephthah: Esau
1717-1799
Physical Qualities
Engraving and etching, Sheet: 160 x 208 mm. (6 5/16 x 8 3/16 in.)
Image: 138 x 201 mm. (5 7/16 x 7 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1984.81.3308
T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore, purchased 1885 (Lugt supp. 2435b); James L. Claghorn, Philadelphia (Lugt supp. 555c).
Le Blanc, Charles, Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, Paris: E. Bouillon, 1854-1888, nos. 3-8.
Signed: 1
Inscribed: RECTO: LL in pl.: 'Inv et dessine part F. Verdiers'; LwrC in pl.: 'a Paris chez F. Chereau rue S.t Jacques aux deux pilliers dOr A.P.R.'; LR in pl.: 'gravé part B. Audran'; BL in pl.: 'EZAU dans une extreme Consternation dit a Isaac, [...]' & the same in Latin BR, with 'Lib. Genesis. 27.'. VERSO: C (graphite): '24x32 O.F.'; LL (graphite, in diamond): '11356'; BLC: Claghorn stamp in red ink.
Markings: none - none
