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Etching of an ornamental cartouche with a blank shield, two putti blowing trumpets, and a lion mask at the base.

Collection of various capriccios and new inventions of cartouches and ornaments. Another cartouche

Etching of an oval cartouche with an empty shield, two putti and scrolled ornaments with masks in the corners.

Collection of various capriccios and new inventions of cartouches and ornaments. Empty escutcheon

Etching of an ornamental cartouche topped by two rearing winged horses, with smaller shell-and-scroll cartouches below.

Collection of various capriccios and new inventions of cartouches and ornaments. Three cartouches

Head of an old man

Large head of a young man

Four heads

Head of a young man in profile

Head of a bald and bearded old man

Etching of a bearded man with curly hair looking upward, shoulders faintly drawn, signed Stefano Della Bella.

Head of Saint Peter repentant

Head of an old soldier

Head of an old soldier looking up

Bust of a laughing satyr

Etched cartouche with blank center, held by two large fish, a merman and a siren, within scrolled decorative border.

Cartouche supported by two enormous fish that a merman and a siren carry in their arms

1647

Etching of a blank oval cartouche surrounded by reeds and five ducks, with rocks at the base, by Stefano Della Bella.

Cartouche formed of seaweed and surrounded by five ducks

1647

Etching of two centaurs stretching and beating an animal skin inside an oval cartouche framed by feathery plumes.

Cartouche formed of a tiger skin that two centaurs hold stretched out and beat with clubs

1647

Etching of an empty cartouche framed by laurel and reeds, with two figures embracing the foliage on either side and scrollwor

Cartouche whose frame offers, on the left, Apollo embracing a laurel and, on the right, Pan embracing reeds

1647

Etching of an empty cartouche with scrollwork, two nymphs on the sides and a duck at the base.

Cartouche supported by a duck and adorned on the sides by two nymphs whose arms transform into branches

1647

Etched ornamental cartouche framed by two satyr children, topped with a cardinal's hat and helmet, by Stefano Della Bella.

Cartouche with a frame adorned with two child satyrs and crowned with a half cardinal's hat and a half helmet

1647

Etching of a blank cartouche flanked by two coiled dragons with wings supporting a crown, with chains hanging below.

Cartouche flanked by two dragons whose wings support a crown that surmounts the whole

1647

Etching of two skeletons bending cypress branches that hold a draped shroud forming a cartouche in an oval frame.

Cartouche formed of a shroud suspended from a cypress whose branches two skeletons bend down

1647

Etching of an empty cartouche with draped curtain, spiral scroll, and two winged creatures perched on top.

Tenth number of a series of 12 pieces

1647

Etching of an empty ornamental cartouche with two eagles and two children holding up a crown above it.

Cartouche with on the right and left two eagles on which two naked children are riding, holding up a crown

1647

Etching of an empty cartouche flanked by two winged putti leaning on it, with scrolls and hanging swags below.

Cartouche flanked by two small satyrs with wings and riding on rams

1647

Etching of Death striding forward with an infant held upside down, a smaller skeleton behind, and a town skyline behind them.

Death carrying a child upside down

Etching of an emaciated figure striding through a city square carrying a child on its back, with an obelisk and arcades behin

Death carrying a child on its back

Etching of a skeleton Death carrying a woman upside down over its shoulder, with ruins and a small figure in the background.

Death carries a woman upside down on its right shoulder

Etching of a skeletal death figure dragging a screaming old man beside an hourglass, with a second skeleton below.

Death dragging an old man into a tomb from which another Death emerges

Etching of the Arch of Constantine with ruins behind, a shepherd standing and sheep and cattle grazing in the foreground.

The Arch of Constantine

1654

Etching of a turbaned horseman with bow and quiver on a plumed horse, with a standing attendant and distant riders in a circu

Black Horseman

c. 1651

Etching of a plumed rider in fur cap and cloak on a horse, with attendants and horses in a landscape around him.

Hungarian Horseman

c. 1651

Etching of a feathered-turban horseman seen from behind, with other riders and soldiers in a hatched landscape.

Polish Horseman

c. 1651

Etching of two mounted horsemen in a circular frame, with figures and a distant rider in the background.

Two Polish Horsemen

c. 1651

Etching of a soldier leading a horse down a rocky path past a tree, with a woman and another figure nearby.

Various figures and scribbles. Foot soldier descending a mountain path leading his horse by the bridle, preceded by a…

Etching of a young man in a fur-trimmed cap holding an open book, within an oval frame, dated 1650.

Jeune homme coiffé d'un bonnet plat (A. de Vesme 181 ; Manuscrit Dutuit, école italienne, page 26)

1650

Engraved portrait of a man with long curly hair and a tasselled collar, gesturing with one hand, with German caption below.

Son portrait, en contre partie, avec inscription en allemand (Manuscrit Dutuit, école italienne, page 26)

Etching of a man with curly hair, surrounded by separate studies of eyes, with the inscription Israel excudit.

Son portrait avec des yeux dessinés en dessous (A. de Vesme 293 ; Manuscrit Dutuit, école italienne, page 25)

1649

Etching of the young Christ teaching Mary and Joseph, with God and a dove appearing in clouds above.

Jésus adolescent expliquant les Ecritures à sa mère et à Saint Joseph (A. de Vesme 18, Dutuit 3)

Etching of a haloed saint standing on serpents, with an angel, a winged demon, and a Latin inscription below.

Saint Jean Gualbert foulant à ses pieds un monstre

Etching of Saint Roch with a staff and halo, touched on the thigh by a kneeling winged angel.

Saint Roch guéri par un ange qui le touche à la cuisse (A. de Vesme 1054 ; Manuscrit Dutuit, école italienne, n° 9 bi…

Etched engraving of a standing haloed saint holding a palm frond beside an ornate classical niche under a cloudy sky.

Saint Benoît martyr (A. de Vesme 20 ; Dutuit 10)

Etching of two peasants in long coats, one seen from behind in a wide hat, the other bearded in a tall hat.

Two peasants covered by their coats. Fifteenth number of the series

Etching of a falconer on horseback with a bird on his fist beside a tree, with two distant riders in a landscape.

The falconer. Sixteenth number of the series

Etching of a general on an ox-drawn carroccio reviewing mounted soldiers near a bridge and hills.

The general of the Bolognese, from the top of the carrocio pulled by oxen, reviews his army. First number of the series

Etching of two plumed horsemen in foreground with a mounted battle on an open field and a distant city with towers.

Combat between Lambertaccio and King Enzo, son of Emperor Frederick II. Second number of the series

Etching of plumed riders charging on horseback in the foreground, with a battle of cavalry and lances across a distant field.

Lambertaccio and his wife Minerve take King Enzo prisoner. Third number of the series

Etching of armored horsemen and a man leading a mule, with banners and a city with towers in the distance.

King Enzo, mounted on a mule, is led prisoner to Bologna. Fourth number of the series

Etching of demons and witches gathered around a seated figure amid smoke, flames, bats and serpents.

Congress of demons to stir up new troubles in Bologna. Fifth number of the series

Etching of a turbaned astrologer with an armillary sphere and seated men beside an arched colonnade and balustrade.

Lambertaccio has a dream he had explained by astrologers. Sixth number of the series

Etching of women gathered in an interior hall under a draped curtain, with a column and bust in the background.

Minerve, wife of Lambertaccio, gives birth to a pig. Seventh number of the series

Etching of a woman leaning from an arched window of a brick palace, with a street and arcaded buildings receding to the right

Virginia hanged from the window of her palace. Eighth number of the series

Etching of a naval battle with sailing ships amid billowing gunsmoke and a small rowing boat in the foreground.

Naval battle between the Bolognese and the Venetians. Ninth number of the series

Etching of mounted soldiers charging near a stone bridge, with fallen figures and a dead horse in the foreground.

Battle near a bridge between the party of the Lambertazzi and that of the Geremei. Tenth number of the series

Etching of a large bonfire in a city square with smoke rising past a tall tower, onlookers, and classical columns.

The Bolognese, on the occasion of peace, make a bonfire that sets fire to part of the Asinella tower. Eleventh number…

Etching of a crowded palace square with a man pointing, a figure in a cloak, and a statue in an ornate facade niche.

The Ghibelline party is banished from Bologna. Twelfth number of the series

Engraved oval portrait of Sigismondo Boldoni wearing a laurel wreath, with a crowned coat of arms and eagles below.

The Poet Sigismond Boldoni (A. de Vesme 29, Dutuit 19)

Etching of a religious procession past a decorated canopy on a city street, with a title cartouche at top.

Frontispiece. Frontispiece of a series of 20 pieces

1632

Etched frontispiece of a Florentine religious procession toward a decorated church facade, with an Italian title cartouche ab

Frontispiece of a series of 20 pieces

Etched frontispiece showing three bearded men in robes beneath a crowned canopy, with an Italian title cartouche and ships in

Frontispiece of "Dialogo di Galileo Galilei... sopra i due massimi sistemi del Mondo...", in Fiorenza, printed by G.B…

1632

Engraved frontispiece with a winged figure blowing a trumpet above a pedestal, flanked by two figures and cypress trees.

Frontispiece of the book "Festa fatta in Roma" (A. de Vesme CLXIII - Third section, doubtful pieces and pieces whose…

1634

Etched frontispiece with a Latin title banner, a cherub above, an old man with a staff, companions, and framing trees.

Frontispiece of "Lactis physica analysis" (A. de Vesme 907, Dutuit 36)

Engraved oval portrait of a bearded man with curly hair and fur-trimmed shoulders, framed by a Latin inscription.

Horace Gonzalés (A. de Vesme 35, Dutuit 37)

Engraving of Saint Dominic holding a lily and book, borne by angels, with a kneeling cardinal and distant town below.

Image of Saint Dominic preserved in Soriano, Calabria (A. de Vesme 1053, Dutuit 40)

Etched frontispiece of a battle scene with an armored warrior swinging a sword, mounted soldiers, and a hilltop town under a

Frontispiece of "Il Cosmo o vero l'Italia trionfante", poem by Coppola (Florence, 1650) (A. de Vesme 959, Dutuit 42)

1650

Engraved thesis ornament with two winged allegorical women holding a crown over spheres and a Latin motto banner.

Ornament of thesis with the motto: "Sine orbibus orbae" (A. de Vesme 78, Dutuit 43)

Engraved title page with a bust portrait of Emperor Ferdinand II in an oval medallion, surrounded by armor and Latin inscript

Emperor Ferdinand II, title page of the book "Esequie della maesta cesarea dell'imperadore Ferdinando II" (A. de Vesm…

1637

Etching of a draped church interior with skeletal figures on columns, rows of candles, and small mourners on the floor.

Funeral of Emperor Ferdinand II, Interior of the church (A. de Vesme 76, Dutuit 52)

1637

Etching of a funeral procession in a columned hall, with mourners approaching a tiered catafalque beneath a draped canopy.

Funeral of Prince Francesco de' Medici (A. de Vesme 74, Dutuit 53)

1614

Etched oval portrait of a young man in armour and lace collar, framed by armour, a sword and a scrolled inscription banner.

Portrait to the glory of Francesco de' Medici, Prince of Tuscany

1614

Etched emblem of a wind-battered tree within a scrolled cartouche, a skull above and the banner Sic spes destituit below.

Eight emblems for the funeral of Prince Francesco de' Medici, A tree battered by the hurricane: "Sic spes destituit".…

1614

Etched emblem with a skull and crossed bones above a shield holding laurel and palm branches, with banner reading Digna tuis

Eight emblems for the funeral of Prince Francesco de' Medici, A trophy of palms and laurels: "Digna tuis animis" Four…

1614

Etching of a violin on draped cloth within an ornamental cartouche, topped by a skull and banner reading Cantet tibi gloria.

Eight emblems for the funeral of Prince Francesco de' Medici, A violin out of its case: "Cantet tibi gloria". Fifth p…

1614

Etched funeral emblem of armor marked with a cross, a skull with plumed helmet, flags, and the banner Fiducia fortitudinis.

Eight emblems for the funeral of Prince Francesco de' Medici, An iron armor marked with the cross: "Fiducia fortitudi…

1614

Etched emblem of an eagle holding a snake in a scrolled frame, with a skull above and the banner Iuventus et patrius vigor.

Eight emblems for the funeral of Prince Francesco de' Medici, An eagle with a snake in its talons: "Iuventus et patri…

1614

Etched funeral emblem with a skull, crossed bones, a banner inscription and a smoking censer in a scrolled cartouche.

Eight emblems for the funeral of Prince Francesco de' Medici, A smoking censer: "Parte tamen meliore mei". Eighth pie…

1614

Engraved theatre frontispiece with curtains, statues in niches, two globes on stage, and a title cartouche.

Frontispiece and theatrical decorations for the melodrama "Le nozze degli Dei", Frontispiece. First number of a serie…

Engraved oval portrait of a bald, bearded man in a ruff collar and fur-trimmed garment, with a Latin inscription below.

Etienne Rodriguez de Castro, Portuguese physician (A. de Vesme 31, Dutuit 60)

Etching of the walled Vallombrosa monastery with rows of cells and a church among forested mountains, with a bear in front.

View of the monastery of Vallombrosa at its foundation (A. de Vesme 930, Dutuit 61)

Etching of the Vallombrosa monastery among wooded hills, with riders on a road and three smaller views of a fountain, oratory

View of the monastery of Vallombrosa built in 1637 (A. de Vesme 932, Dutuit 61 bis)

Etching of three nude putti balancing a tray of three wine glasses, one child stretched across the others.

Three children with a saucer after Guido Reni (A. de Vesme 101, Dutuit 64)

Etching of Saint Anthony of Padua holding a lily and pen, with a nude child holding up a long scroll at lower left.

Saint Anthony of Padua after Guercino (A. de Vesme III - Third section, doubtful pieces and pieces whose engraving or…

Etching of an oval screen with cupids, rebus objects, drapery, a ruined landscape and a carved mask at the base.

An oval-shaped Screen containing Italian rebuses on Love (A. de Vesme 688, Dutuit 70)

Etching of an oval screen with Italian rebus emblems showing ships, a bird, a barrel and allegorical figures in scrollwork.

A Screen with Italian rebuses on the subject of Fortune (A. de Vesme 689, Dutuit 70 bis)

Etched portrait of a woman in an oval laurel wreath, framed by an ornate scrolled cartouche with foliage.

Margherita Costa (A. de Vesme 32, Dutuit 72)

Engraved title page with baroque cartouche, crown, flags, cannons and drums framing French dedication text.

Collection of various pieces very necessary for fortification, Title. First number of a series of 14 pieces (A. de Ve…

1641

Etching of a large mortar barrel and cannonballs in the foreground, with smoke rising from a fortified wall and tower behind.

Collection of various pieces very necessary for fortification, A mortar without a carriage. Second number of a series…

1641

Etching of a soldier with a pike beside a cannon on a limber, with a second cannon and mortar behind on the ground.

Collection of various pieces very necessary for fortification, A mortar and a cannon each mounted on its limber and w…

1641

Etching of three figures walking in a row, two carrying muskets and one with a drum on his back, with feathered hats.

Collection of various pieces very necessary for fortification, Two soldiers practicing with muskets and a third beati…

1641

Etching of a cannon behind wicker gabions on a rampart, with three soldiers working the gun and a walking figure in front.

Collection of various pieces very necessary for fortification, A cannon protected on one side by gabions and operated…

1641

Etching of two cannons on wheeled carriages seen from the breech, with a helmeted soldier at the right edge.

Collection of various pieces very necessary for fortification, Two cannons mounted on their carriages and seen from t…

1641

Etching of three soldiers gathered around a drum, one standing with a feathered hat and two others leaning over it.

Collection of various pieces very necessary for fortification, Three soldiers playing dice on a drum. Thirteenth numb…

1641

Small etching of four women and children, two seated at left, one carrying a child on her back, and one standing at right.

Collection of various pieces very necessary for fortification, Four beggars or vivandières carrying their children. F…

1641

Etching of a female allegorical figure of spring holding flowers, framed by an ornate scrolled cartouche with a landscape beh

The Four Seasons, Spring. First number of a series of 4 pieces (A. de Vesme 83, Dutuit 77)

1641

Etching of a female figure holding wheat in a scrolled ornamental frame, labeled L'ESTÉ, representing summer.

The Four Seasons, Summer. Second number of a series of 4 pieces (A. de Vesme 84, Dutuit 77)

1641

Etching of a satyr leaning on a grapevine-covered tree in an ornate oval frame, labeled L'Automne.

The Four Seasons, Autumn. Third number of a series of 4 pieces (A. de Vesme 85, Dutuit 77)

1641

Etching of a bearded old man in a hooded robe beside a brazier, in an ornate oval frame labeled L'Hyver.

The Four Seasons, Winter. Fourth number of a series of 4 pieces (A. de Vesme 86, Dutuit 77)

1641

Engraved frontispiece with a winged laurel-crowned woman, a cherub with a lute, and a scroll titled Oeuvres Poetiques.

Frontispiece of the "Poetic Works" by Desmarets (A. de Vesme 942, Dutuit 81)

1641