Huntsmen return from the hunt and lay their booty before a seated lady. Engraving after J.B. Bénard.
- Bénard, Jean Baptiste.
- Date:
- [between 1700 and 1799]
- Reference:
- 3010584i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
A huntsman holds up a dead gamebird, while his assistant opens a bag to show other dead gamebirds and a hare. Right, a traveller begging
Publication/Creation
A Paris (rue S. Jacques à S. Pierre près la rue de la Parcheminerie) : chés Crepy, [between 1700 and 1799]
Physical description
1 print : engraving, with etching ; image 28.4 x 39.1 cm
Lettering
Dedié à Monsieur Alliot intendant commissaire général de la maison du Roy de Pologne Duc de Lorraine, fermier general
Reference
Wellcome Collection 3010584i
Creator/production credits
The attribution to Bénard derives from another state of this print published by François and bearing the etched lettering "Benard pinxit"
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores