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Epitaph for a writer, who is depicted in profile in a medallion, flanked by two female figures holding books, plate 6 from "Sépultures et épitaphes"

Publisher Nicolas Langlois French
17th century
Not on view
This print is part of a series of six plates depicting sepulchres and epitaphs. The series was published by Pierre II Mariette, by Nicolas I Langlois, by Jean Mariette and by Jombert 1751.

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Object Information
  • Title: Epitaph for a writer, who is depicted in profile in a medallion, flanked by two female figures holding books, plate 6 from "Sépultures et épitaphes"
  • Series/Portfolio: Sépultures et épitaphes
  • Artist: Jean Le Pautre (French, Paris 1618–1682 Paris)
  • Publisher: Nicolas Langlois (French, Paris 1640–1703)
  • Published in: Paris
  • Date: 17th century
  • Medium: Etching; third state of four (Préaud)
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 8 3/4 × 6 in. (22.3 × 15.2 cm)
  • Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1957
  • Object Number: 57.584.10
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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