Description
Description: From the edition printed by Michel Odieuvre in his set "Portraits des personages illustres..", published between 1735 and 1745. State: Third state of 4. Reference: IFF 207, Montaiglon 244. Portrait of the capucin monk Pere Yves.
Artists and engravers:Made by Claude Mellan after own design. Claude Mellan (1598-1688) was a French painter, drafsman, etcher and engraver. He was active in Paris and later became court engraver. He invented a new way of use of the echoppe-etching needle . His prints show a high quality of linework.
Subject: Antique Master Print, titled: 'Le Pere Yves. Gardien des Capucins �' - Portrait of the capucin monk Pere Yves.
Condition: Very good, given age. Ample margins. Some foxing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 16.2 x 23 cm. The image size is ca. 12 x 15.3 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 6.4 x 9.1 inch. The image size is ca. 4.7 x 6 inch.
Medium: Engraving on laid paper.
Location: TPCLA-C62-36
Section: TEMPLATE-264
