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Matthaeus Merian
L'Hostel de Chevreuse, French town house in Paris, mid 17th century engraving

1655

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'L'Hostel de Chevreuse' Copper-line engraving by Matthaeus Merian. From 'Topographia Galliae', a fine series of engravings of 17th-century French landscapes, gardens, buildings and cities. Circa 1655. Matthaeus Merian (1593-1650) was one of the most prominent members of the leading print publishing family of 17th-century Germany. The Hôtel de Chevreuse (later the Hôtel de Longueville) was an aristocratic townhouse (hôtel particulier) in Paris, France. It was built 1622–1623 to the designs of the architect Clément Métezeau for Claude of Lorraine, Duke of Chevreuse and was located on the west side of the rue Saint-Thomas-du-Louvre on a site now part of the Cour Napoléon on the west side of the Louvre. 185mm by 285mm (platemark) 310mm by 360mm (sheet) Central vertical fold as issued.
  • Creator:
    Matthaeus Merian (1593 - 1650)
  • Creation Year:
    1655
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 14.18 in (36 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Central vertical fold as issued. Faint toning along fold - see photo. A couple of marks in the margins.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU124426676482

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