A French variant of De Jonghe's view of London
By [Anonymous] , 1639
£2,400
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British Isles London
  • Author: [Anonymous]
  • Publication place: Paris,
  • Publisher: chez Jean Savué demeurant à la rue St. Jaques proche St. Yves à la libert,
  • Physical description: Copper engraving.
  • Dimensions: 385 by 540mm. (15.25 by 21.25 inches).
  • Inventory reference: 12363

Notes

A French variant on De Jonghe's view of London, with the verses underneath in a different type and the name of the Thames translated into French from Latin.

Jean Sauvé (1635-1692) was an engraver and publisher active in Paris, and known for re-engraving the works of others, including de Jonghe (as here), Merian, Tavernier, and Jollain.

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