Image

Claude Mellan

Portrait of Jean Habert de Montmort

Description

Maker

Claude Mellan (French, 1598-1688), designer

Title

Portrait of Jean Habert de Montmort

Year

1600s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

engraving

Supports

Dimensions

31.3 x 23.2 cm (12 5/16 x 9 1/8 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--Verso:in pencil, LL:M.13071.Gli/E2-In Plate--In LL:IOAN.LVD./ HABERTVS/OB AN AET. I ; in UC:OB.AN.AET.LXIX. ; in UR:INFRACTA QVIESCIT, 6-line Latin inscription:ILLUST. V. IOANN.HABERTIEQ...(see print for full inscription)

Marks: Watermark:bunch of grapes R.I.S.D. Museum stamp in brown ink on verso

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth

Object Number

46.352

Type

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Tombstone

Claude Mellan (French, 1598-1688), designer
Portrait of Jean Habert de Montmort, 1600s
engraving
31.3 x 23.2 cm (12 5/16 x 9 1/8 inches) (plate)
Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth 46.352

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