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Abraham Bosse

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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 an elegant couple smelling flowers on a terrace above a formal garden, with dogs and a draped curtain.

Odoratus, L'Ordorat

1602

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

The Valet

1602

Engraved interior of a formal 1645 ceremony with courtiers, chandeliers and a clergyman reading a contract at a balustrade.

Ceremony of the Contract of Marriage between Władysław IV, King of Poland, and Marie Louise Gonzaga, Princess of Mant…

1645

Engraved panorama of a fortified hilltop town under siege, with mounted officers and a pikeman in the foreground.

The Siege of the La Motte, in Lorraine

1636-38

Engraving of the Virgin and Christ Child in a classical frame, with small scenes of the Annunciation, Crucifixion and Resurre

The Nativity with Scenes of The Annunciation, The Adoration of the Shepherds, The Crucifixion and The Resurrection

1620-76

Engraving of elegantly dressed women conversing in a decorated room with a guitar, globe, fireplace and dog.

The Foolish Virgins Conversing

ca. 1635

Engraving of two groups of women in a columned hall, one holding lamps, beside a cross and open book, with French verses belo

The Wise Virgins Refuse Oil to the Foolish Virgins

ca. 1635

Engraving of five women seated in a room with books, a fireplace, framed paintings and a central table with a crucifix.

The Wise Virgins Conversing

ca. 1635

Engraving of elegantly dressed women on a checkered terrace beside classical columns, with a garden and cypress trees behind.

The Foolish Virgins Rejected

ca. 1635

Engraving of five women with lamps greeting a haloed figure between classical columns, with rays of light and verse below.

The Wise Virgins before Christ

ca. 1635

Engraving of haloed Christ approaching five veiled women holding lamps beside classical columns, with rays of light.

The Wise Virgins before Christ, plate 3 from "The Wise Virgins and The Foolish Virgins" (Les Vierges sages et les Vie…

ca. 1635

Engraving of five women seated in a candlelit room by a fireplace, with a crucifix and open book on a table.

The Wise Virgins Resting Whilst Awaiting the Arrival of The Husband

ca. 1635

Engraving of women seated in a candlelit room by a fireplace, with an open book and cross on a table.

Foolish Virgins Sleeping (Les Vierges folles somnolent en attendant l'arrivé de l"époux)

ca. 1635

Engraving of a father handing money to his son in an interior, while the son leaves with a bundle down steps outdoors.

The Prodigal Son Leaves Home, plate 1 from "The Prodigal Son" (Histoire de l'Enfant Prodigue)

ca. 1636

Engraving of a seated man embraced by two women in an interior with a child, a dog, and a laid table.

The Prodigal Son in a House of Ill Repute

ca. 1636

Engraving of a young man with a walking stick seated on a rock under a tree, with pigs grazing in a landscape behind him.

The Prodigal Son Guarding Pigs

ca. 1636

Engraving of an old man embracing a kneeling younger man on a colonnaded terrace, with onlookers and a garden landscape behin

Return of the Prodigal Son

ca. 1636

Engraving of a seated old man with young couple and servant in a columned interior, with garden terrace view and verse captio

The Prodigal Son Changes Clothes

ca. 1636

Engraving of a lavish banquet with seated guests, columns, a chandelier and a garden view through the windows.

The Banquet for the Return of the Prodigal Son

ca. 1636

Engraving of a dying man in a canopied bed with a skeleton and demons, while mourners and a priest stand nearby in a room.

The Death of the Rich Man

mid-17th century

Engraving of a dying man on a bed attended by angels and a praying woman, with an angel descending in light above.

The Death of Lazarus, plate 1 from "The Parable of Dives and Lazarus" (La Parabole du mauvais Riche et de Lazare)

1620-76

Engraving of a seated man turning to a ragged family beside a colonnade, with well-dressed onlookers at left and a garden bey

Clothing Beggars, from "Acts of Mercy" (Les Oeuvres de Miséricorde)

possibly 1635

Etching of a woman in a doorway welcoming travelers with staffs and a turbaned man, with garden trees behind.

Lodging Pilgrims, from "Acts of Mercy" (Les Oeuvres de Miséricorde)

possibly 1635

Engraving of a well-dressed woman offering bread to beggars on a terrace while an elegant couple watches from a doorway.

Feeding the Hungry

1635

Etching of a lavish banquet with seated diners in feathered hats, a standing servant, and a garden view through a window.

The Banquet of the Rich Man, plate 1 from "The Parable of Dives and Lazarus" (La Parabole du mauvais Riche et de Lazare)

mid to late 17th century

Engraving of a prodigal son changing clothes in an elegant interior while a seated father and onlookers watch.

The Prodigal Son Changes His Clothes

ca. 1636

Engraving by Abraham Bosse, ca. 1636: a young man takes leave of his father in a columned room while he walks away outdoors w

The Prodigal Son Leaves Home

ca. 1636

Engraving of visitors in period dress gathered by a bed where a sick person lies, with a child and a caption below.

Visiting the Sick

Engraving of well-dressed people in a colonnade giving clothes to a ragged family with children, with a verse caption below.

Clothing Beggars

1635

Etching of a funeral procession of robed clergy and cloaked mourners crossing a cobbled courtyard before a church, with child

Burying the Dead

1635

Engraving of a woman welcoming pilgrims in cloaks and a turban at a stone doorway, with a garden and trees behind.

Lodge the Pilgrims

1635

Engraving of a couple in period dress with a cupid beside a fountain and formal garden, with French verse below.

Youth

1636

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 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