Neptune with nereids attending the siege of La Rochelle. Etching by N. Le Mire, 1756, after C. Eisen.
- Eisen, Charles, 1720-1778.
- Date:
- 1756
- Reference:
- 2917575i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Neptune is presumably encouraging the French navy to blockade La Rochelle from the sea, thus preventing access to English ships
Publication/Creation
1756
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 8.5 x 14.8 cm
Lettering
Ch. Eisen deli. N. Le Mire sculp
Edition
[State before engraving and addition of quotation from Vergil].
References note
Ch. Le Blanc, Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, Paris 1854-1890, vol. 2, p. 539, no. 35
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2917575i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores