Antique Drawing-TWO-PILGRIMS-TRAVELLERS-Lagniet-c.1657

Two pilgrims/travelers in traditional pilgrimage attire holding staffs and a food basket. They display scallop shells on their garments, symbols of St. James’ pilgrimage.

Made by Jacques Lagniet (possible based on derived engraving in reverse) after Jacques Lagniet.

Medium: Crayon drawing on Blue-tinted hand-laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 21.5 x 32.5 cm (8.46 x 12.8 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Paper discoloration, small hole, slight toning due to framing and age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

PILGRIMS, TRAVEL, ST. JAMES, PILGRIMAGE, 18TH-CENTURY DRAWING, FRENCH ART | PCO-EXPO-166

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Source: unknown, to be determined.

Reference: Not fully described.

Biography artist: 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).