Gerard de Lairesse, Nicolaes Visscher I, and others
Mercury Flies Away with Argus’s Head
1664-1674
Scroll
- Artist: Gerard de Lairesse
- Publisher: Nicolaes Visscher I
- Publisher: Nicolaes Visscher II
- Publisher: Gerard Valck
Mercury Flies Away with Argus’s Head
1664-1674
Physical Qualities
Etching and engraving, Sheet: 131 x 169 mm. (5 3/16 x 6 5/8 in.)
Plate: 114 x 154 mm. (4 1/2 x 6 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1984.81.1363
Le Blanc, Charles. "Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes," Paris: Emile Bouillon, 1856-88, vol. 2, p. 484, no. 26.
Timmers, J. J. M. “Gérard Lairesse,” Amsterdam: H. J. Paris, 1942, p. 120, no. 42 (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. 42.
Roy, Alain. "Gérard de Lairesse (1640-1711)," Paris: Arthena, 1992, pp. 445-6, no. G. 59 (rep.).
Timmers, J. J. M. “Gérard Lairesse,” Amsterdam: H. J. Paris, 1942, p. 120, no. 42 (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. 42.
Roy, Alain. "Gérard de Lairesse (1640-1711)," Paris: Arthena, 1992, pp. 445-6, no. G. 59 (rep.).
Signed: 1
Inscribed: On ground at lower right: "G L. f" Below image: "Per Gerardum de Lairesse inv: et sculp: et Per Nicolaum Visscher edit: cum Priv: Ord: Gen: Belgii Fæderati." Lower left corner: "79" Beneath plate mark at left in graphite: "LB 26"
Markings: None
