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Seven illustrations from the book of Genesis: Adam and Eve in paradise

Gerard de Lairesse, Gerard Valck

Seven illustrations from the book of Genesis: Adam and Eve in paradise

1659-1669

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Gerard de Lairesse, Gerard Valck

Seven illustrations from the book of Genesis: Adam and Eve in paradise

1659-1669

Physical Qualities Etching and engraving, Sheet: 256 x 312 mm. (10 1/16 x 12 5/16 in.) Plate: 225 x 254 mm. (8 7/8 x 10 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1984.81.3770
Le Blanc, Charles. "Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes," Paris: Emile Bouillon, 1856-88, vol. 2, p. 483, no. 6.
Timmers, J. J. M. “Gérard Lairesse,” Amsterdam: H. J. Paris, 1942, p. 116, no. 1. (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. 16, no. 1.
Roy, Alain. "Gérard de Lairesse (1640-1711)," Paris: Arthena, 1992, pp. 411-12, no. G. 2 (rep.).

Signed: 1

Inscribed: Below image: "Connubio jungam stabili propriamq3 [abbr.] dicabo. / Per Gerardum de Lairesse invent: et Sculp: et Per Nicolaum Visscher edit: cum Privil: Ord: Gener: Belgii Fæderati." Lower left corner: "45" Lower right corner: "1 / G. Valk ex." Beneath plate mark at left in graphite: "LB 1 a 6"

Markings: None

Artist

Gerard de Lairesse

Dutch, 1641 - 1711
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Gerard Valck

Dutch, 1651/52 - 1726
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