Sculptura: or the History and Art of Chalcography and Engraving in Copper

Multiple artists/makers

1662

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

References

Title: Sculptura: or the History and Art of Chalcography and Engraving in Copper
Author: John Evelyn (British, 1620–1706 Wotton, Surrey)
Artist: Prince Rupert of the Rhine (Bohemian, Prague 1619–1682 Westminster)
Printer: J. Crook , London
Publisher: G. Beedle and T. Collins, London
Published in: London
Date: 1662
Medium: Illustrations: etching, engraving and mezzotint
Dimensions: 6 7/8 x 4 5/16 x 9/16 in. (17.5 x 11 x 1.5 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1922
Object Number: 22.66.2
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

More Artwork

By Prince Rupert of the Rhine

In the same medium

From the same time and place

The Great Lansquenet or Standard Bearer, Prince Rupert of the Rhine Bohemian, Mezzotint; first state of two — The Great Lansquenet or Standard Bearer
Prince Rupert of the Rhine
after Pietro Muttoni, called della Vecchia
1658

Presentation Smallsword with Scabbard, James Morisset British, Silver, enamel, steel, paste brilliants, wood, fish skin, British, London — Presentation Smallsword with Scabbard
Goldsmith James Morisset
hallmarked for 1797–98

The Complaint and the Consolation; or, Night Thoughts, William Blake British, Illustrations: etching and engraving — The Complaint and the Consolation; or, Night Thoughts
Multiple artists/makers
1797

The Great Executioner with the Head of Saint John the Baptist, Prince Rupert of the Rhine Bohemian, Mezzotint with engraving; third state — The Great Executioner with the Head of Saint John the Baptist
Prince Rupert of the Rhine
1658

Harquebusier's Armor of Pedro II, King of Portugal (reigned 1683–1706) with Buff Coat, Richard Holden British, Steel, gold, leather, textile, British, London; buff coat, European — Harquebusier's Armor of Pedro II, King of Portugal (reigned 1683–1706) with Buff Coat
Armorer Armor attributed to Richard Holden
Armorer Helmet cheek pieces and metal plates on shoulder straps made by Daniel Tachaux
ca. 1683 and later; buff coat, 17th–18th century

Research Resources

The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.

To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.

Feedback

We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please contact us using the form below. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.

Send feedback

Content Notice

The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world, and our online collection reflects ongoing work conducted over the course of our more than 150-year history. You may encounter objects or images that may be inappropriate for some viewers or information that may be outdated.