Gerard de Lairesse
The Queen of Sheba visiting King Solomon
1664-1679
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Gerard de Lairesse
The Queen of Sheba visiting King Solomon
1664-1679
Physical Qualities
Etching and engraving, Sheet: 210 x 184 mm. (8 1/4 x 7 1/4 in.)
Plate: 159 x 141 mm. (6 1/4 x 5 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1984.81.3772
Le Blanc, Charles. "Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes," Paris: Emile Bouillon, 1856-88, vol. 2, p. 483, no. 16.
Timmers, J. J. M. “Gérard Lairesse,” Amsterdam: H. J. Paris, 1942, p. 117, no. 10 (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. 10.
Roy, Alain. "Gérard de Lairesse (1640-1711)," Paris: Arthena, 1992, p. 443, no. G. 53 (rep.).
Timmers, J. J. M. “Gérard Lairesse,” Amsterdam: H. J. Paris, 1942, p. 117, no. 10 (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. 10.
Roy, Alain. "Gérard de Lairesse (1640-1711)," Paris: Arthena, 1992, p. 443, no. G. 53 (rep.).
Signed: 1
Inscribed: Below image: "Per Gerardum de Lairesse inv: et Sculp: et per Nicolaum Visscher edit: cum Priv: Ord: General: Belgii Fæderati." Lower right corner: "63" In graphite below plate mark at left: "LB 16 / Nag 47"
Markings: WM: AUVERGNE 1773 / FIN [? enclosed in pill-shaped outline]
