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Allegorical depiction of Europe or Religion, from a series of Allegories after Paolo Farinati

Jean Le Pautre French
After Paolo Farinati Italian
Publisher Jean I Leblond French

17th century

Not on view

According to Mariette (VI, 73 and VI, 96), the two interpretations of this print are an Allegorical representation of Europe or of Religion.

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Title: Allegorical depiction of Europe or Religion, from a series of Allegories after Paolo Farinati

Series/Portfolio: Allegories after Paolo Farinati

Artist: Jean Le Pautre (French, Paris 1618–1682 Paris)

Artist: After Paolo Farinati (Italian, Verona 1524–1606 Verona)

Publisher: Jean I Leblond (French, ca. 1590–1666 Paris)

Published in: Paris

Date: 17th century

Medium: Etching; first state of three (Préaud)

Dimensions: Sheet: 5 7/8 × 8 1/4 in. (15 × 21 cm)

Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture

Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1963

Accession Number: 63.558.8

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French Decorative Arts during the Reign of Louis XIV (1654-1715)

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