Antique Print-LANDSCAPE-HERD-SHEPHERD-Berchem-Charpentier-ca. 1740

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Antique print, titled: 'Le repos du berger.' - Le Repos du Berger. (The shepherd / herdsman resting.) It shows a mountainous scene with numerous cattle. In the middle is a woman on her knees, milking a goat, while a man lies on the ground nearby. In the opening to a cave beneath a steep rock face are two asses. A river runs through the middle of the image, round the base of a high cliff, the summit of which is crowned with various buildings. Engraving on hand laid paper. Watermark: Large eagle. Description: The original painting was made in 1646. State: Probably second state of 2. Ref: Le Bl. 44. This impression has the adress of Louis Crepy, who was active between 1727 and 1790. He probably obtained this plate from Charpentier.Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Francois Philippe Charpentier' after 'Nicolaes Berchem'. Francois Philippe Charpentier (1734-1817) was a French engraver. He is the inventor of a technique similar to aquatint. Nicolaes Berchem (1620-1683) was one of the most famous animalpainters of the 17th. Century. His work was highly admired and collected. Condition: Good, given age. Thread margins, some old folds. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: LA-B2-12 The overall size is ca. 19.8 x 16.1 inch. The image size is ca. 19.8 x 16.1 inch. The overall size is ca. 50.2 x 40.8 cm. The image size is ca. 50.2 x 40.8 cm.

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• Title: Antique Print-LANDSCAPE-HERD-SHEPHERD-Berchem-Charpentier-ca. 1740
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