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Apparatus for fireworks

Erected in front of the house of the Venetian envoy François Iustinian in Paris
Lost Art-ID
617658
Artist / Creator
Moizy, Fery
Title
Apparatus for fireworks
Additional title
Erected in front of the house of the Venetian envoy François Iustinian in Paris
Dating
1656
Object type
Print
Group of reported objects
Graphic
Material / Technique
Paper / printed (copper engraving)
Height
47.00 cm
Width
35.50 cm
Inventory number
IV 4352
Description

A naval battle is depicted on an architectural base. The Venetian lion with the burning cross in his hand instils fear in the enemy.

Inscription: Fery Mizi Artificice / ex. au bout de la rue dauphire / DESSEIN DU POMPEUX APPAREIL, ET FEU DE IOYE, COMMANDÉ PAR L'ILLUSTRISSIME ET REVERENDISSIME / ...

Reverse: [in pencil top right:] 4.- [below] No. 9 [in pencil below left:] 2433

Provenance

[...] - 1938: probably stock Hugo Helbing, Munich (unclear circumstances of acquisition).

12.05.1938: Acquired by purchase from Hugo Helbing, Munich.

Literature / Source
Zugangsinventarbuch, Zugangsnummer 1938/209
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