Rare-Antique Master Print-BEGGARS-PILGRIMS-VIE-DES-GUEUX-Lagniet-1657

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‘”QUI VA LECHE, QUI NE BOUGE SECHE.”‘

– Rare 17th-century etching by Jacques Lagniet, depicting beggars or “gueux” from his series Vie des Gueux (Book III). Scene shows four beggars or pilgrims engaged in conversation. Figures hold staffs, wear pilgrimage garb, with attributes such as scallop shells, and stand in a rural setting. Accompanying text includes a satirical poem.

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Rare 17th-century etching by Jacques Lagniet, depicting beggars or “gueux” from his series Vie des Gueux (Book III). Scene shows four beggars or pilgrims engaged in conversation. Figures hold staffs, wear pilgrimage garb, with attributes such as scallop shells, and stand in a rural setting. Accompanying text includes a satirical poem.

Made by Jacques Lagniet after own design.

Medium: Engraving on hand-laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 24 x 19.8 cm (9.45 x 7.8 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

JACQUES LAGNIET, VIE DES GUEUX, BEGGARS, PILGRIMAGE, 17TH-CENTURY ETCHING, SATIRE | PCO-EXPO-166

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Vie des Gueux, Book III.

Reference: IFF 244.

Biography engraver: Jacques Lagniet (1620-1672), a Parisian engraver and publisher renowned for his satirical and detailed depictions of 17th-century society, including his series on beggars (Vie des Gueux).

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Dimensions 19 × 24 × 1 cm

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