Antique Print-QUAKERS-LONDON-AMSTERDAM-Picart-1727

Original copperplate engraving on a vellin type paper. Original folds. on paper.

Size in cm: The image size is ca. 20.9 x 32.4 cm. Size in inch: The image size is ca. 8.2 x 12.8 inch.

Plate 4: 2 images on one Plate. This plate deals with an assembly of Quakers in London and Amsterdam. This scarse 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.

Condition: Very good. Light foxing and a bit stained in right bottom margin, not effecting image. Creasing at middle of print. General age-related toning and occasional light stains from handling. Please study image carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-QUAKERS-LONDON-AMSTERDAM-PICART

(PCO) A181-20