Description
18th Century Engraving – Louis Maimbourg – HistoricalPortrait – Étienne Ficquet
This is an engraving of Louis Maimbourg (1610–1686), aFrench Jesuit and historian renowned for his lively—though ofteninaccurate—historical works. The engraver was Étienne Ficquet (1719–1794), awell-known French portrait engraver. The original drawing was by French painterAnne Baptiste Nivelon, active circa 1750–1764. Other impressions of this printare in the collections of the Rijksmuseum and the Louvre. Most sources,including the Rijksmuseum, date this print to circa 1750. However, thisimpression bears an AUVERN watermark, which was commonly used in France between1771 and 1777, suggesting that it was more likely produced in the 1770s.
Print Details • Title: Louis Maimbourg • Image Size: 5.25 × 4 in • Sheet Size: 8.5 × 5.75 in • Technique: Engraving • Paper: Laid paper with AUVERN watermark (FILHISP 0049682D) • Condition: Good; minor coloration, unframed
Inscriptions • Center (below portrait): LOUIS MAIMBOURG, Jesuite. N é à Nancy en 1610. Mort à Paris le 13 ao ût 1686. (Born in Nancy in1610. Died in Paris on August 13, 1686.) • Left: Nivelon del. ad vivam (drawn fromlife by Nivelon) • Right: Ficquet sculpsit (engraved byFicquet)
Disclaimer I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and authenticity ofthis print to the best of my ability. However, it is sold as is, with noguarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historical attribution.
