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Abraham Bosse

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Engraving of an allegorical figure of Faith seated with a cross and open book, a dove above, under classical columns.

Faith, from "The Virtues" (Les Vertus)

1636

Engraving of a woman standing on an anchor in rough sea, gazing up at light breaking through clouds.

Hope

1636

Engraving of a robed woman holding an infant, with a child and a cherub beside her under a tree, Latin text below.

Charity, from "The Virtues" (Les Vertus)

1636

Engraving of a woman carrying a broken column over her shoulder, with a landscape and Latin inscription below.

Fortitude, from "The Virtues" (Les Vertus)

1636

Engraving of a standing woman with a mirror beside a tree, with a distant town and cloudy sky behind her.

Prudence, from "The Virtues" (Les Vertus)

1636

Engraving of the allegorical figure Justice holding a sword and scales, with a city of towers and spires behind her.

Justice, from "The Virtues" (Les Vertus)

1636

Etching of a standing woman holding a goblet beside a tree, with a distant town and a Latin inscription below.

Temperance, from "The Virtues" (Les Vertus)

1636

Engraving of a well-dressed man giving water to a crowd of poor people beside a fountain, with a building and landscape behin

Giving Drink to the Thirsty

1635

Engraving of elegant visitors entering a stone prison hall where ragged prisoners sit near barred windows and a jailer.

Visiting Prisoners, from "Acts of Mercy" (Les Oeuvres de Miséricorde)

1635

Engraving of an armed allegorical figure labeled La Vertu, with spear and shield, inside an ornate oval frame, by Abraham Bos

Virtue: Athena

1637

Engraved horizontal frieze with clasped hands over an anchor, a dove, flanking cherubs, and scrollwork ornament.

Frieze of Ornament with Clasped Hands and Anchor

1625-76

Engraving of an interior with two women, a man aiming a gun at a window, and a small dog, captioned VISUS, LA VEUE.

Sight, from "The Five Senses" (Les Cinq Sens)

1635-38

Engraving of a couple on a terrace holding flowers, with a formal garden, dogs and a cherub beside a balustrade.

Smell, from "The Five Senses" (Les Cinq Sens)

1635-38

Engraved title page with an allegorical figure offering crowns to two kneeling kings beside a central text cartouche.

Title-page: De la Monarchie du Verbe incarné

1638

Etching of an elderly man by a fireplace with a woman, a standing servant, a dog, and a skeleton in a clock at left.

Old Age

1636

Engraving of women under a large tree watching a distant battle with horsemen, smoke and wagons.

Illustration from "L'Ariane" by Desmarets de Saint-Sorlin; Palamede on Horseback Confronts His Enemies while Searchin…

1639

Engraving of a feathered female figure holding a coconut and spear beside a palm tree, with a landscape and sun behind her.

Allegory of America, from "The Four Continents"

mid to late 17th century

Engraving of a woman with a parasol and tambourine, with an elephant and palm trees in the background, captioned L'Afrique.

Allegory of Africa, from "The Four Continents"

mid to late 17th century

Engraving of a crowned female figure holding a scepter in a landscape with a distant town, labeled L'Europe.

Allegory of Europe, from "The Four Continents"

mid to late 17th century

Engraving of an allegorical figure of Asia in a turban holding a smoking incense burner, with pyramids in the background.

Allegory of Asia, from "The Four Continents"

mid to late 17th century

Engraving of a woman giving food to beggars on a checkered terrace while a couple watches from a doorway.

Feeding the Hungry, from "Acts of Mercy" (Les Oeuvres de Miséricorde)

1635

Engraved view of a ceremonial hall with richly dressed men seated in tiered rows beneath a draped canopy.

Seating Arrangement of the Chevaliers of the Order of the Holy Spirit

1634

Engraving of a grand banquet hall with two long tables of seated diners in plumed hats and attendants walking the central ais

Banquet of the Chevaliers of the Holy Spirit

1634

Engraved frontispiece of a king knighting a kneeling nobleman with a sword, surrounded by courtiers under a draped canopy and

Frontispiece to Pierre d'Hozier's "Les noms surnoms qualitez armes et blasons des chevaliers de l'Ordre du Sainct Esp…

1634

Engraved print of chevaliers and soldiers marching in order across a palace courtyard, with lettered groups and arcaded build

Order of the Chevaliers Marching at Fontainebleau in May 1633

1634

Etched almanac page with paired scenes of courtly figures, a child, putti and an obelisk fountain within ornate scrolled fram

Almanach for 1639: Louis XIII and Anne of Austria entrusting the Kingdom and the Heir Apparent to the Virgin

1638

Engraving of a seated king on a dais receiving kneeling officials, with courtiers and military scenes in the background.

Louis XIII Listens to the Provost of the Merchants of Paris on December 23, 1628

1629

Engraving of a family dining at a table with a man raising a glass, a dog, a canopied bed and a window, with French verses be

Virility

1636

Engraved title page with a draped curtain, putti, a bearded mask, a fruit garland and a border of theatrical masks.

Title Page: Comedies of Terence (Publii Terentii Comœdiae)

1642

Engraving of the Virgin on a cloud with angels, while a king and queen kneel in prayer before her beneath a crown.

Almanach for 1639: Louis XIII and Anne of Austria Entrusting the Kingdom and the Prince under the Protection of the V…

1639

Engraving of a woman holding a pear beside fruit and a tree, with a hunting scene in the background landscape.

Earth, from "The Four Elements" (Les Quatre Eléments)

1630

Engraved portrait of a man in a tall hat beside a cannon, with a burning tower and fireworks in the background.

Fire, from "The Four Elements" (Les Quatre Eléments)

ca. 1630