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Laid paper

Scope note

Paper that shows thick and thin lines at right angles to each other, which are produced in the manufacturing; distinguished from "wove paper," which has a more even appearance. BATCOB

This term has 4,471 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300014184

Broader Terms used

<paper by production method>

Narrower Terms used

toned laid paper

Term used for

laid papers
paper, laid

Created

14yrs ago

Connected records

An image of Print

Self-Portrait in a heavy fur cap: Bust

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

An image of Print

Christ preaching

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London and Protestant Martyr

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Marshall, William
Printmaker: Passe, Crispijn I de (After)

An image of Print

Self-portrait with Saskia

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

An image of Print

The Strolling Musicians

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Jacobus Edelheer van Lawain

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Fruytiers, Philip

Christ's Entry into Jerusalem

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Collaert, Adriaen
Designer: Vos, Maarten de (After)
Publisher: Galle, Theodor

An image of Print

St Jerome praying: Arched print

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

The Little Standard-Bearer

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Altdorfer, Albrecht

St Michael Defeating the Devil

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown
Printmaker: Wierix, Hieronymus (After)
Publisher: Sadeler, Justus

Four Peasants on a Rise

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Waterloo, Anthonie

Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Della Bella, Stefano

An image of Print

Pieter Cornelisz. Hooft

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Lutma, Jan II

Saint Cecilia and Mary Magdalen

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown
Painter: Sanzio, Raffaello (After)

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Rajon, Paul Adolphe (After)
Printmaker: Unknown

An image of Print

Abraham Francen, apothecary

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

The Marriage at Cana

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Collaert, Adriaen
Designer: Vos, Maarten de (After)
Publisher: Collaert, Adriaen

An image of Print

The Star of the Kings: A Night Piece

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Vase with Mermaids and Centaurs

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Sadeler, Egidius II
Printmaker: Alberti, Cherubino (After)
Designer: Polidoro da Caravaggio (Polidoro Caldara) (After)

Ecce Homo: Christ, Pilate and Two Henchmen

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown
Printmaker: Strada, Vespasiano (After)

Jesus Christ exorcising two possessed men and driving their demons into pigs

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Vignon, Claude
Publisher: Mariette, Pierre I (Probably)

June

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Velde, Jan II van de

The Marriage at Cana

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Faithorne, William

Maria de Medici Received by the Court

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Nolpe, Pieter
Draughtsman: Moeyaert, Claes Cornelisz. (After)

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