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Abraham Bosse

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Engraving of an allegorical female figure personifying America, with feathered headdress, spear and palm tree, dated 1612.

Amerika

1612

Engraving of a woman with curled hair holding a bird on her finger, with a landscape and riders at left.

Lucht

1612

Engraving of a woman in lace-trimmed dress holding a pear, with fruit, a tree, and a hunting scene behind her.

Aarde

1612

Engraved print of a man in a tall hat beside a tower and cannon, with fire and fireworks in the background and a verse captio

Vuur

1612

Engraved portrait of a man in a cloak holding a goblet under a fountain, with ships on the sea behind him.

Water

1612

Engraving of robed and armored figures on a stone terrace with classical columns, a kneeling man gesturing to a young man.

Epicharis voor Trébace

1639

Engraving of armored men and women on a boat at night, torches lit beside a mast, with rigging and waves below.

Cyllenie en Lépante herkennen elkaar op een boot

1639

Engraving of a classical gathering on a raised platform with seated figures, a gesturing man in a turban, soldiers and a crow

Afgevaardigden van Syracuse komen Dicearque, Melinte en Palamède complimenteren

1639

Engraving of a helmeted warrior fighting an armed man in a boat, with other figures in rowboats and a bird above.

Melinte vecht tegen Eurymedon, kapitein der zeerovers

1639

Engraved title page with ornate cartouche, flaming torches, skull and lettering reading Les Penitents et Penitentes par Jacqu

Titelprent voor prentreeks 'De boetvaardige heiligen

1632

Engraving of a standing man in period dress beside a chest and draped garments, with French verses below and leaded windows b

The Valet

Etched frontispiece with two cherubs holding a garland above classical columns and a tablet reading Theologicarum ac Cardinal

Frontispiece to "The Theological and Cardinal Virtues"

1636

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

Virtue: Athena

1637

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

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

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

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

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 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

Engraving of a curled-wig man beside a dolphin fountain pouring water, with ships on the sea behind him.

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

ca. 1630

Engraving of a woman in lace-trimmed dress holding out her hand to a bird, with birds flying and hunters in a landscape behin

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

1630

Etching of a gentleman in a plumed hat and fur-trimmed cape, seen from behind, on a terrace above a garden landscape.

Gentleman in a Cape and Plumed Hat Seen from the Back

1629

Etching of a gentleman in a plumed hat seen from behind, pointing toward a chateau with a gate and trees.

Gentleman Seen from the Back Pointing towards a Chateau

1629

Engraving of a gentleman seen from behind in a plumed hat, pointing toward a landscape with a castle, bridge and river.

Gentleman Seen from the Back Indicating a Landscape

1629

Dark bound book cover with a gold-stamped tan leather label reading Abraham Bosse, Les vierges folles et les vierges sages.

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins

Engraved portrait of Jacques Callot in an oval medallion, framed by cherubs, a skull, and a French inscription panel.

Portrait of Jacques Callot

ca. 1636

Etching of a fashionably dressed man seen from behind, leaning on a long mallet, with trees and strolling figures behind him.

A Man Seen from the Back Leaning on a Croquet Mallet

1629

Etching of a gentleman with a plumed hat and sword standing on a cobbled city square, with townhouses and pedestrians behind

Gentleman with a Sword

1629

Engraving of a chimney sweep with a long pole on his shoulder walking a cobbled street past buildings and a church tower.

The Chimney Sweep, plate 6 from "Cries of Paris" (Les Cris de Paris)

mid to late 17th century

Etching of a vinegar merchant pushing a cart of barrels toward a woman holding a flask at a doorway, with a town behind.

The Vinegar Merchant, plate 8 from "Cries of Paris" (Les Cris de Paris)

mid to late 17th century

Engraving of a curly-haired courtier with plumed hat in a room with a window, while a servant sits adjusting a striped chair.

Courtier Following Edict Against Superfluity in Dress

mid to late 17th century

Etching of two men walking with a musket and plucked hens, a tower and trees in the background.

Two Marauders, from "The French Guards" (Les Gardes Françaises)

mid to late 17th century

Engraving of a plumed soldier with a rapier walking before a walled town, with topiary and a pedestal at right.

A Soldier on Duty, from "The French Guards" (Les Gardes Françaises)

mid to late 17th century

Engraved frontispiece with two armed men in plumed hats beside an arched frame topped by a fleur-de-lis shield.

Frontispiece to "Les Gardes Françaises"

1632

Engraving of a smiling pikeman with a plumed hat carrying a long pike, with a town and towers behind him.

A Pikeman

1632

Engraving of a standing woman in a dark gown beside a draped table and chair, in a room with a leaded window and French verse

The Reformed Woman

mid to late 17th century

Etching of a standing woman in an elaborate gown holding a feathered fan, with city buildings and clouds behind her.

Woman Holding a Fan, from "The Garden of the French Nobles In Which One Can Pick Up Their Way of Dressing"

1629

Etching of a gentleman seen from behind entering a vaulted church interior, with a figure far off among pillars.

A gentleman seen from behind walking into a church, plate 8 from "French Nobility at Church"

ca. 1629

Engraving of a seated woman in a lace-collared gown holding an open book beside a leaded window and curtain.

Seated Woman Holding a Book and Singing

mid to late 17th century

Engraving of a curly-haired man in elaborate dress playing a lute beside a stone column, with French verse below.

Man Singing and Playing a Lute

mid to late 17th century

Engraving of a man in a lace collar and tasselled garters beside embroidered clothes, a trunk, and leaded windows, with Frenc

A Valet Putting Away the Luxious Clothes of His Master

mid to late 17th century

Engraving of a man in ornate 17th-century dress gesturing beside a chair of clothing and an open trunk, with French verse bel

A Valet Putting Away the Luxurious Clothing of His Master

mid to late 17th century

Engraving of a young village woman in a full skirt and shawl beside a tree, with a distant village and French verses below.

Village Girl Dancing

1626-28

Engraving of a seated woman sewing in a room with a window, a basket of fruit at her feet, and French verses below.

Seated Woman Working on a Tapestry

1620-76

Engraving of a seated woman in a dark gown beside a domed birdcage holding a parrot, with a window at left.

The Parrot

1620-76

Engraving of a plumed, fashionably dressed man holding a sword, with a castle and hills in the background.

A Frenchman, Sword in Hand

ca. 1635

Engraving of a gentleman handing a letter to a young woman in an interior, with a dog and a companion, above French text.

Young Lady's Reply to the Captain's Letter

ca. 1636

Engraving of a plumed captain holding a letter beside a young servant in a room, with a French text panel below.

Captain's Love Letter

ca. 1636

Etching of a fashionably dressed man seen from behind, leaning on a long mallet in a park with trees and figures.

A Man Seen from the Back Leaning on a Croquet Mallet (Le Jouer de mail)

1629

Engraving of a man in a plumed hat beside a tower and cannon, with a burning castle and fireworks in the background.

Fire (Le Feu)

ca. 1648

Engraving of a turbaned woman holding a torch before burning ships and a fortified harbor town with smoke.

Une Dame de Chypre

1647