Rare 18th C Picart Engraving Circa 1727-1738 'L'etoile des Rois'
Approx Mount Size: 10" x 8"
Approx Print Size: 7.5" x 6" APPROX
Good condition, new mount, Backed & Sealed Antique Engraving Print Circa 1727-1738. Published in 'Ceremonies et coutumes Religieuses...' , by A. Moubach, 1727-1738 Not a modern reprint, original Early 18th C print. Mounted / Matted in a new mount, ready for framing. Yellowing of the paper and potential age marks, spots signs of age. You will receive the item pictured, so the pictures are integral to the condition report and listing. We have many antique prints and engravings listed, and are happy to combine shipping for multiple purchases where possible.
This rare original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-plichten, kerk-zeden en gewoontens van alle volkeren der waereldt.', a Dutch edition or its French edition 'Ceremonies et coutumes Religieuses...' , by A. Moubach, 1727-1738 (French edition 1721-1725). An English edition called 'Ceremonies and religious Rites of the various nations of the known world....', appeared in 1733. It was the most elaborate history of world religion published up to that time. The plates in this work were adapted by B. Picart and others from various sources including de Bry.
Artists and Engravers: The author of this work is A. Moubach. The most important engraver of this work is Bernard Picart (1673-1733). He was a French painter and engraver. He received his art education from his father, Etienne (1632-1721), from Le Brun and Jouvenet at the Royal Academy. His talents developed rapidly: at the age of sixteen he gained honors at the Academy of Paris.He was born in Paris and died in Amsterdam. Other engravers worked on this work as well.