Print Maker:

Jacques Vauquer, French, 1621–1686  Search this

Designer:

Jacques Vauquer, French, 1621–1686  Search this

Publisher:

Jacques Vauquer, French, 1621–1686  Search this

Medium:

Engraving on laid paper

Object Name:

Print

Type:

Print

Made in:

France

Published in:

Paris, France

Date:

ca. 1660-70

Catalogue Status:

Research in Progress

Description:

An ornament print with a central design for a medallion or the lid of a circular watchcase depicting the New Testament Biblical scene of the Flight into Egypt with Mary riding a donkey while holding the baby Jesus, Joseph to the left, holding the reins and a stick. To the right a winged angel. Trees and clouds in the background. The roundel is flanked by four floral designs, the lower two are in glass vases. The plate is numbered and signed.

Credit Line:

Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council

Accession Number:

1921-6-529-5

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Data Source:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq49282f2a5-1269-4662-bd3b-218e340fb660

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:chndm_1921-6-529-5