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Paracoussi Rex Plattae: P.2160-1991

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Titles

Paracoussi Rex Plattae
Busts of 36 Kings and Philosophers

Maker(s)

Printmaker: David, Jérôme
Designer: Vignon, Claude (After)
Publisher: Langlois, François (Ciartres)

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: John Burleigh James (1811-1891) [Lugt 1425], probably sold 19 March an 9 following days, 1877, Sotheby's, London (first part of sale, artists A-H)

Legal notes

Bequest of Henry Scipio Reitlinger, 1950, transferred from the Reitlinger Trust, 1991

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1991) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio

Dating

Circa 1625 CE - 1670 CE

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Plate Height 219 mm Width 183 mm
Sheet Height 220 mm Width 186 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: F L D Ciartres ex. Cum Priuil. Regis.
  • Location: Image upper left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: C.V. inuent.
  • Location: Image upper right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Initials
  • Text: PARACOVSSI REX PLATTÆ
  • Location: Image upper centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Title
  • Text: HDavid F.
  • Location: Image lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 5/-
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: David
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: 3/-
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Inscription

Inscription present: initials in an oval

  • Text: IBI
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Stamped black ink
  • Type: Collector's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.2160-1991
Primary reference Number: 95251
BN Inventaire (17thC): 83 (12)
Lugt: 1425

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 30 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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