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Seven illustrations from the book of Genesis: the Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise

Gerard de Lairesse, Nicolaes Visscher I, and others

Seven illustrations from the book of Genesis: the Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise

1659-1669

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Seven illustrations from the book of Genesis: the Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise

1659-1669

Physical Qualities Etching and engraving, Sheet: 257 x 314 mm. (10 1/8 x 12 3/8 in.) Plate: 220 x 250 mm. (8 11/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1984.81.1350
Le Blanc, Charles. "Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes," Paris: Emile Bouillon, 1856-88, vol. 2, p. 483, no. 8.
Timmers, J. J. M. “Gérard Lairesse,” Amsterdam: H. J. Paris, 1942, p. 116, no. 3 (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. 3.
Roy, Alain. "Gérard de Lairesse (1640-1711)," Paris: Arthena, 1992, pp. 413, no. G. 4 (rep.).

Signed: 1

Inscribed: Below image: "Insidias crimine ab uno / Disce omnes." Bottom edge at left: "G. Lairesse inv: et Sculp:" Bottom edge at right: "N. Visscher exc: cum Privil:" Lower left corner: "47" Lower right corner: "3" Beneath plate mark at left in graphite: "LB 8"

Markings: WM: A cross within a rosary or loop chain

Artist

Gerard de Lairesse

1640–1710

Dutch, 1641 - 1711
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Publisher

Nicolaes Visscher I

1617–1678

Dutch, 1618 - 1679
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Publisher

Nicolaes Visscher II

1648–1701

Dutch, 1649 - 1702
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Publisher

Gerard Valck

1650–1725

Dutch, 1651/52 - 1726
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