Le Goust, Taste, The Five Senses, by Abraham Bosse

An image of Gustus. Le Goust. Taste. The Five Senses. Bosse, Abraham (French, 1602-1676). Tavernier, Melchior, publisher (Flemish, 1564(?)-1641). Etching, trimmed within the platemark, 258 x 329 mm, 1635-1638.

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Gustus. Le Goust. Taste. The Five Senses. Bosse, Abraham (French, 1602-1676). Tavernier, Melchior, publisher (Flemish, 1564(?)-1641). Etching, trimmed within the platemark, 258 x 329 mm, 1635-1638.

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Accession Number: 30.I.5-314
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Camera: Hasselblad H3DII-31
Photographer name: Amy Jugg
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ISO Speed: 100
Fnumber: 13/1

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