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Gerard de Lairesse, Nicolaes Visscher I, and others

The Lovers in the Cave

c. 1668

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Gerard de Lairesse, Nicolaes Visscher I, and others

The Lovers in the Cave

Artist: Gerard de Lairesse
Publisher: Nicolaes Visscher I
Publisher: Nicolaes Visscher II
Publisher: Gerard Valck

The Lovers in the Cave

c. 1668

Physical Qualities Etching and engraving, Sheet: 107 x 154 mm. (4 3/16 x 6 1/16 in.) Plate: 607 x 105 mm. (23 7/8 x 4 1/8 in.)

Credit Line Garrett Collection

Object Number 1984.81.1395

Signed: 1

Inscribed: In lower left corner: "97" Beneath plate mark at left in graphite: "LB 46"

Markings: WM: ...IE... / 1773 (from "D [heart] TAMIZIER / AUVERGNE 1773")

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Gerard de Lairesse

Dutch, 1641 - 1711

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Nicolaes Visscher I

Dutch, 1618 - 1679

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Nicolaes Visscher II

Dutch, 1649 - 1702

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Gerard Valck

Dutch, 1651/52 - 1726

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