Vase in profile ornamented with the Labors of Hercules, plate 2 from "Grands vases dans des bordures décoratives"

Publisher Jean Cany French
17th century
Not on view
This print is part of a series of six plates depciting large vases within decorative borders. The series was published by J. Cany, Jean I Leblod, by Pierre II Mariette and by Jombert in 1751.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Vase in profile ornamented with the Labors of Hercules, plate 2 from "Grands vases dans des bordures décoratives"
  • Series/Portfolio: Grands vases dans des bordures décoratives
  • Artist: Jean Le Pautre (French, Paris 1618–1682 Paris)
  • Publisher: Jean Cany (French, active 1660s)
  • Published in: Paris
  • Date: 17th century
  • Medium: Etching; first state of four (Préaud)
  • Dimensions: Mount: 14 13/16 × 20 1/4 in. (37.6 × 51.5 cm)
    Sheet: 11 1/2 × 8 3/16 in. (29.2 × 20.8 cm)
  • Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953
  • Object Number: 53.600.22(6)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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