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Ambroise Firmin-Didot

French, 1790 - 1876

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The image depicts a scene with multiple figures. A bearded man is shown floating or being carried by cherubic figures. He has a full head of hair and a long beard, and his expression is intent as he points with one hand and stretches the other towards a door. He is dressed in a long robe. Beside him, three cherubic figures assist him in the air. Below, another man kneels with a child clinging to him; this man also has a beard and is clothed in a similar long robe. To the right, a woman stands holding a child; she is wearing a long dress with her hair tied back, and behind her, another child peeks from inside the doorway. The setting includes a sturdy wooden door and a ground covered with grass and a few small plants.
Marcantonio Raimondi, God Appearing to Noah, c. 1513-1515, engraving on laid paper, Gift of W.G. Russell Allen, 1941.1.58

God Appearing to Noah

Marcantonio Raimondi · c. 1513-1515 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1941.1.58

The image depicts a man seated at a table. He is examining an object closely held in his hands. The man has a long, bushy beard and is wearing a beret-style hat, appearing elderly. His hair is slightly scraggly and peeks out from under his hat. He is dressed in a loose, long-sleeved garment, suggesting a robe. On the table are an open book with thick pages, an hourglass, and a partially lit candle in a holder. The background is filled with cross-hatched drawing and appears dark, giving a sense of an enclosed space.
Salomon Koninck, Man with a Penknife, etching with engraving on laid paper, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1970.9.1

Man with a Penknife

Salomon Koninck · · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1970.9.1

This is a drawing of three figures near an ornate structure. The figures are conversing, with one observing. A small dog is nearby. The ground is textured. The drawing uses detailed line work and shading for depth and detail in clothing and architecture. Trees or shrubs are suggested in the background with swirling lines and hatch marks.
Rembrandt van Rijn, Three Oriental Figures (Jacob and Laban?), 1641, etching, with India ink wash, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.7190

Three Oriental Figures (Jacob and Laban?)

Rembrandt van Rijn · 1641 · etching, with India ink wash ·  Accession ID  1943.3.7190

The image shows a landscape with trees from an elevated viewpoint. The horizon holds dense tree lines, continuing into the distance. The artwork uses cross-hatching and linear strokes for texture. The monochromatic color palette uses dark ink shades on a light background. A figure stands near a small building, adding scale to the scene. The sky above has elongated streaks that could represent clouds or light filtering through the atmosphere.
Rembrandt van Rijn, Small Gray Landscape: a House and Trees beside a Pool, c. 1640, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.1.115

Small Gray Landscape: a House and Trees beside a Pool

Rembrandt van Rijn · c. 1640 · etching ·  Accession ID  1950.1.115

The image shows architectural elements integrated with natural scenery. On the left side are tall, ribbed columns and intricate stonework of a grand structure. The detailed architecture is depicted with clear lines and hatching. On the right, there is a cityscape with various buildings against a mountainous backdrop. Sparse foliage and trees are depicted with delicate yet defined brushstrokes. The color palette is monochrome, contrasting black ink with light paper, characteristic of etchings.
Antonio Francesco Lucini, Landscape with Ruins, 17th century, etching and engraving on laid paper, Gift of Gaillard F. Ravenel and Frances P. Smyth-Ravenel, 2000.7.28

Landscape with Ruins

Antonio Francesco Lucini · 17th century · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2000.7.28

The image displays two people sitting next to each other. The person on the left is positioned forward, holding a baby in their lap with legs crossed. Their face shows a downward gaze, wearing a headscarf. The person on the right has a beard, wears a hood, and looks towards the other person. Both wear long robe-like clothing. There are no visible jewelry or objects other than the baby. The background shows faint, etched lines implying foliage and branches. The scene has a sketch-like quality with minimal details.
Rembrandt van Rijn, The Rest on the Flight: Lightly Etched, 1645, etching, with touches of drypoint, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.7232

The Rest on the Flight: Lightly Etched

Rembrandt van Rijn · 1645 · etching, with touches of drypoint ·  Accession ID  1943.3.7232

The image depicts a man in a three-quarter view position, facing slightly to the right. He has a mustache, styled back hair covered by a tall hat adorned with a feather and jewels. He wears a detailed doublet with a ruffled collar, and a richly detailed cloak. A medallion hangs around his neck on a chain. The background features an oval frame with text and decorative elements.
Dominicus Custos, Dominicus Custos, James I, as James VI of Scotland, 1600, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.933

James I, as James VI of Scotland

Dominicus Custos, Dominicus Custos · 1600 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1951.11.933

The image shows an engraving of a woman with a bust portrait. She is facing slightly to her left, looking directly at the viewer. The woman has a softly rounded face, a straight and narrow nose, and full lips. Her dark, wavy hair is styled with curls framing her face, and she wears a crown or decorative headpiece. She is dressed in a luxurious gown with an embellished bodice, likely featuring a fleur-de-lis pattern. The gown has ruffles, bows, and elaborate jewelry details. She also wears a pearl necklace. The background has a textured pattern, and a large oval frame surrounds the portrait, with text and a crown and shield emblem at the bottom, indicating her royal status.
Robert Nanteuil, Anne of Austria, Queen of France and Navarre, 1660, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6660

Anne of Austria, Queen of France and Navarre

Robert Nanteuil · 1660 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6660

The image contains three individuals. The first person, a man, is playing a violin on the left side. The second person, a woman, is seated in the center wearing a decorated gown and holding a fan. The third person, another man, is seated on the right. The setting appears to be a classical or baroque-style room with a large column to the right and foliage in the background.
Louis de Carrogis, called Carmontelle, Monsieur and Madame Blizet with Monsieur Le Roy the Actor, c. 1765, watercolor and gouache over red and black chalks with touches of graphite on laid paper; laid down, Gift of Ruth Carter Stevenson in memory of Sir Geoffrey Agnew, 1987.56.1

Monsieur and Madame Blizet with Monsieur Le Roy the Actor

Louis de Carrogis, called Carmontelle · c. 1765 · watercolor and gouache over red and black chalks with touches of graphite on laid paper; laid down ·  Accession ID  1987.56.1

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Marie-Antoinette

Jean Massard · 1770/1774 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1669

Bibliography

1921

  • Ref Number: 119
    Lugt, Frits. Les marques de collections de dessins & d'estampes; marques estampillees et ecrites de collections. Amsterdam: Vereenigde drukkerijen, 1921.