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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)

Etching of David playing a harp before the seated king Saul, framed in ornate scrollwork with flower rosettes.

Five small pieces for the "Poëmata" of Pope Urban VIII, David playing the harp before Saul, chapter heading. Second p…

Etching of a radiant sun with a face inside a laurel wreath, with scrolled ornament and ribbons below.

Five small pieces for the "Poëmata" of Pope Urban VIII, The radiant sun in a laurel wreath, tailpiece. Third piece (A…

Engraved tailpiece with a sunrise over the sea inside a scrolled cartouche, a winged insect above, and the words ALIVSQ ET ID

Five small pieces for the "Poëmata" of Pope Urban VIII, The sun rising over the sea, tailpiece. Fourth piece (A. de V…

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)

Etching of Saint Francis kneeling in light between two angels, with two praying figures in an ornate decorative frame.

Saint François (A. de Vesme 21, Dutuit 41)

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)

Etching of male and female dancers in costume within an ornamental fan-shaped frame, with trees and a distant town in the lan

Three male dancers and three female dancers in a fan (A. de Vesme 210, Dutuit 46)

Engraving of a crowd of figures in a park around a central fountain, framed by an ornate scrolled cartouche.

Imitation of the preceding piece: Three male dancers and three female dancers in a fan (A. de Vesme 210, Dutuit 46 bis)

Engraved topographical plan of a coastal fortress with numbered sites, harbour ships, fleets and camps in a laurel wreath.

Topographical plan in the shape of a fan (A. de Vesme LVI - Third section, doubtful pieces and pieces whose engraving…

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 funeral church facade with imperial eagle, skeleton guards, and mourners in long robes.

Funeral of Emperor Ferdinand II, Facade of the church of Saint Lawrence in Florence (A. de Vesme 75, Dutuit 50)

1637

Etching of an ornate funeral catafalque in a monumental hall with statues, arched niches, mourners and a crowned coat of arms

Funeral of Emperor Ferdinand II, The catafalque (A. de Vesme 77, Dutuit 51)

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…

Etching of costumed figures on a path between trees, with a city skyline and dome in the distance and gods on clouds above.

Frontispiece and theatrical decorations for the melodrama "Le nozze degli Dei", "Prima scena rappresentante Fiorenza"…

Etching of a forest clearing with a procession of figures below and a cloud with gods above, under a radiant sky.

Frontispiece and theatrical decorations for the melodrama "Le nozze degli Dei", "Seconda scena selva di Diana". Third…

Etched stage design of a classical garden colonnade with a fountain, dancers, and winged figures among clouds above.

Frontispiece and theatrical decorations for the melodrama "Le nozze degli Dei", "Terza scena giardino di Venere". Fou…

Etching of a theatrical sea scene with rocky cliffs, nude sea figures, sea creatures and a deity on a cloud.

Frontispiece and theatrical decorations for the melodrama "Le nozze degli Dei", "Quarta scena di mare". Fifth number…

Etching of a theatrical infernal stage set with burning buildings, centaurs, flying demons and a chariot in the clouds.

Frontispiece and theatrical decorations for the melodrama "Le nozze degli Dei", "Scena quinta d'inferno". Sixth numbe…

Etching of a theatrical stage set with dancing figures on cloud platforms, draped curtains, and mounted riders under a radian

Frontispiece and theatrical decorations for the melodrama "Le nozze degli Dei", "Sesta scena di tutto cielo". Seventh…

Etched stage design of a rocky grotto with an arch, cliffs, clouds of gods, and crowds of figures fighting below.

Frontispiece and theatrical decorations for the melodrama "Le nozze degli Dei", "Scena grotta di Vulcano". Eighth num…

Etching of a horse festival in an oval arena with riders, a chariot, and surrounding formation diagrams, by Stefano Della Bel

Carousel performed in Florence for the wedding of Grand Duke Ferdinand II (A. de Vesme 50, Dutuit 58)

1637

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…

Engraved title page with a robed friar raising a radiant sun, cherubs, coats of arms, city skyline and volcano.

Ornament of thesis in honor of the blessed Francis Solano (A. de Vesme 79, Dutuit 66)

Etching of cavalry battling below a walled city, while a saint and angels hover in clouds above the scene.

Saint Prosper delivering the city of Reggio from the army besieging it (A. de Vesme 68, Dutuit 68)

Etched panorama of a walled city under siege, with cavalry in the foreground and a saint with angels in the clouds above.

Saint Prosper delivering the city of Reggio from the army besieging it (A. de Vesme 28, Dutuit 68)

Etching of a saint and angels in clouds above a cavalry battle before a walled city with domes and tents.

Saint Prosper delivering the city of Reggio from the army besieging it, with the coat of arms (A. de Vesme 28, Dutuit…

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)

Friezes, foliage and grotesques, Title. First number of a series of 8 pieces (A. de Vesme 979, Dutuit 73)

1640

Etched ornamental frieze with acanthus scrolls, a lion, flowers and grotesque masks in two bands.

Friezes, foliage and grotesques. Second number of a series of 8 pieces (A. de Vesme 980, Dutuit 73)

1640

Etched ornamental frieze with scrolling foliage, a bearded grotesque mask, a ram skull, and a winged lion in a laurel wreath.

Friezes, foliage and grotesques. Third number of a series of 8 pieces (A. de Vesme 981, Dutuit 73)

1640

Etched frieze with acanthus scrolls, grotesque masks, a lion head and a bull skull in two horizontal bands.

Friezes, foliage and grotesques. Fourth number of a series of 8 pieces (A. de Vesme 982, Dutuit 73)

1640

Etching of scrolling foliage ornament with grotesque bearded masks and caricatured heads, arranged in a horizontal frieze.

Friezes, foliage and grotesques. Fifth number of a series of 8 pieces (A. de Vesme 983, Dutuit 73)

1640

Etched sheet of decorative friezes with scrolling foliage and grotesque bearded masks and character heads.

Friezes, foliage and grotesques. Sixth number of a series of 8 pieces (A. de Vesme 984, Dutuit 73)

1640

Etched decorative frieze with acanthus scrolls, foliage, a mermaid-like figure and a grotesque face below.

Friezes, foliage and grotesques. Seventh number of a series of 8 pieces (A. de Vesme 985, Dutuit 73)

1640

Etched frieze with two putti embracing above waves, scrolling foliage, a sea creature and grotesque masks below.

Friezes, foliage and grotesques. Eighth number of a series of 8 pieces (A. de Vesme 986, Dutuit 73)

1640

Engraved frontispiece of a theatre stage with arch, columns, curtain and title lettering for the tragicomedy Mirame, 1641.

Frontispiece and scenes from the tragicomedy "Mirame", Frontispiece. First number of a series of 6 pieces (A. de Vesm…

1641

Engraved theatre stage with classical arcade, columns, statues and costumed figures walking across the stage floor.

Frontispiece and scenes from the tragicomedy "Mirame", A scene from the 1st act : 16 characters. Second number of a s…

1641

Etching of a theatre stage with an arched proscenium, colonnaded buildings, statues and four figures in the foreground.

Frontispiece and scenes from the tragicomedy "Mirame", A scene from the 2nd act : 4 characters including a man kneeli…

1641

Etching of a stage set with a grand arch, columns, statues and costumed actors on a receding stage.

Frontispiece and scenes from the tragicomedy "Mirame", A scene from the 3rd act : 11 characters. Fourth number of a s…

1641

Etched theatre stage set with arched proscenium, colonnades, statues and two women in gowns in the foreground.

Frontispiece and scenes from the tragicomedy "Mirame", A scene from the 4th act : 4 characters, namely, two women in…

1641

Etched stage design with a arched proscenium, classical columns, statues and costumed figures in a garden setting.

Frontispiece and scenes from the tragicomedy "Mirame", A scene from the 5th act : 17 characters. Sixth number of a se…

1641

Etching of a stage set with classical columns, statues, floating roses, and courtly figures in period costume.

Frontispiece and scenes from the tragicomedy "Mirame", A scene from the 4th act : 4 characters, namely, two women in…

1641

Etching of a fortress entrance with stone towers, soldiers with pikes, cannons, and a cartouche reading ET PACE ET BELLO.

Various designs for both peace and war, The entrance to a fortress, Title. First number of a series of 6 pieces (A. d…

1641

Etching of horse-drawn cannons and soldiers marching across a wide hilly landscape, with birds in the sky.

Various designs for both peace and war, Conduction of cannons. Second number of a series of 6 pieces (A. de Vesme 265…

1641

Etching of cannon carriage and horses on left, with soldiers, fallen horses and smoke across a battlefield landscape.

Various designs for both peace and war, Another conduction of cannons. Third number of a series of 6 pieces (A. de Ve…

1641

Etching of a cavalry clash with smoke, fallen soldiers and horses, and a distant army under a cloudy sky.

Various designs for both peace and war, Cavalry clash. Fourth number of a series of 6 pieces (A. de Vesme 267, Dutuit…

1641

Etching of a naval battle with smoke rising from a sinking ship and crowded boats of men in the sea.

Various designs for both peace and war, Naval combat. Fifth number of a series of 6 pieces (A. de Vesme 268, Dutuit 75e)

1641

Etching of a naval battle with smoking, listing warships, flags, and small boats on a calm sea.

Various designs for both peace and war, Another naval combat. Sixth number of a series of 6 pieces (A. de Vesme 269,…

1641

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

Etching of a waterfall over rocks below a ruined tower, with cattle, goats and trees in the foreground.

Various landscapes, The waterfall. First number of a series of 4 pieces (A. de Vesme 749, Dutuit 78)

1641

Etching of a landscape with a ruined arched bridge over a river, trees, a rocky hill, and travelers with horses.

Various landscapes, The bridge. Second number of a series of 4 pieces (A. de Vesme 750, Dutuit 78)

1641

Etching of a castle on a hill below mountain peaks, with horsemen and a windswept tree in the foreground.

Various landscapes, The castle. Second number of a series of 4 pieces (A. de Vesme 750, Dutuit 78)

1641

Etching of a hilltop castle below jagged mountains, with horsemen and a walking figure on a foreground road and a tree at lef

Various landscapes, The castle. Third number of a series of 4 pieces (A. de Vesme 751, Dutuit 78)

1641

Etching of a naval battle with sailing ships, smoke from gunfire, and rowing boats with figures in the foreground.

Various landscapes, Naval combat. Fourth number of a series of 4 pieces (A. de Vesme 752, Dutuit 78)

1641

Etching of a seaport with a stone fortress on the left and large sailing ships and rowboats on calm water.

Two landscapes, A seaport. First number of a series of 2 pieces (4 according to Jombert and Dutuit) of which the othe…

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

Etching of two seated wet nurses with infants in a landscape, a loaded horse, a dog, and a flock of sheep in the distance.

Pleasant diversity of figures, The two wet nurses sitting on the ground with their infants. Sixth number of a series…

1642

Etching of a dark horse resting in the foreground, with grazing horses, a leaning tree and a small building in a pasture.

Pleasant diversity of figures, Horses in a pasture Eighth number of a series of 13 pieces (A. de Vesme 124, Dutuit 84)

1642

Etching of lords and ladies conversing while seated on open ground, with distant trees and small figures in the landscape.

Pleasant diversity of figures, Conversation of lords and ladies sitting on the ground. Seventh number of a series of…

1642

Etching of two goats lying down in the foreground with shepherds, a stream, rocky slope and windswept trees under clouds.

Pleasant diversity of figures, The two goats lying down, facing left. Ninth number of a series of 13 pieces (A. de Ve…

1642

Etching of a horseman with a woman behind him on a horse, a swordsman at left, and a tree and distant rider at right.

Pleasant diversity of figures, A horseman with a lady behind him. Tenth number of a series of 13 pieces (A. de Vesme…

1642

Etching of a resting donkey in the foreground, with a windmill at left and grazing animals and trees at right.

Pleasant diversity of figures, The donkey resting. Eleventh number of a series of 13 pieces (A. de Vesme 127, Dutuit 84)

1642

Etching of a soldier on horseback holding a carbine, with a distant column of figures and a mountain at right.

Pleasant diversity of figures, Soldier on horseback holding his carbine in front of him. Twelfth number of a series o…

1642

Etching of two ragged pikemen walking with long pikes on their shoulders across a flat landscape.

Pleasant diversity of figures, Two pikemen on foot holding their pikes on their right shoulder. Thirteenth number of…

1642

Etching of two pikemen on foot carrying long pikes over their right shoulders across a flat landscape.

Pleasant diversity of figures, Two pikemen on foot holding their pikes on the right shoulder. Thirteenth number of a…

1642

Etching of eight numbered trees in three rows, with satyr figures seated beside several trunks and the labels Sylva and Dodon

Vignettes for the book "Dendrology or the Forest of Dodona" by Mr. Jacques Howel, Eight trees placed in three rows an…

Engraved print of eight numbered trees in three rows, with two seated satyr figures beside the trees.

Vignettes for the book "Dendrology or the Forest of Dodona" by Mr. Jacques Howel, Eight trees arranged in three rows…

Etching of a crowded Parisian square with an equestrian statue, symmetrical buildings, carriages, dogs and figures in the for

Pleasant diversity of figures, The Place Dauphine on the side of the Pont Neuf. Second number of a series of 13 piece…

1642