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Balthazar Henricus de Fourcy Doctor et Socius Sorbonicus Abbas Sancti Wandregisilii: P.13846-R

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Titles

Balthazar Henricus de Fourcy Doctor et Socius Sorbonicus Abbas Sancti Wandregisilii
Portrait of Balthasar-Henri de Fourcy, Abbott of Saint-Wandrille, 1669-1754

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Drevet, Pierre
Painter: Rigaud, Hyacinthe (After)

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Notes

History note: From the Lawson collection. Charrington bought it at Sotheby's (Lawson sale), 6 March 1908 through P. & D. Colnaghi, £3.0.0 +comm with Cardinal Fleury

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1714

Note

2nd state. In the oval border, the words "Henrycus-Vandregisilii" were changed to "Henricus-Wandregisilii"; the coat of arms is darker. / Inscription on bottom "H. Rigaud pinx." and "P. Drevet sculp.", and "Ars utinam mores animumque effingere posset".

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.13846-R
Primary reference Number: 205250
Lugt: 572
Firmin-Didot (Drevet): 50.II

Audit data

Created: Thursday 13 August 2015 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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