Weapon trophies

Reference: S46635
Author Denis Boutemie
Year: 1636 ca.
Measures: 115 x 165 mm
€200.00

Reference: S46635
Author Denis Boutemie
Year: 1636 ca.
Measures: 115 x 165 mm
€200.00

Description

Engraving, circa 1636, unlettered.

Magnificent example, printed on contemporary laid paper, trimmed at marginal line, occasional light foxing, in very good condition.

Although anonymous this engraving seems to belong to the graphic style of Denis Boutemie.

Born in Beauvais, Boutemie, court goldsmith, medal marker and engraver, is documented as having worked in Paris from 1628 to 1636. Apart from a portrait medal, there are only a few surviving works by him and his activity as a goldsmith is only known from archival evidence. Two sets of prints by Boutemie, published in 1636 by Balthasar Moncornet's Parisian publishing house in the Rue des Gobelins, thus provide important information about the style of this elusive artist.

Bibliografia

Peter Fuhring, 'Denis Boutemie an XVII Century virtuoso', in “Print Quarterly” IX 1992, pp. 46-55.

Denis Boutemie (attivo a Parigi 1607 - 1638)

Goldsmith, medallist, etcher and designer in Paris. Traditionally called 'Daniel' but certainly Denis. Very famous in his day, though none of his metalwork survives. Known from a few prints and medals. In Italy in c.1607/13 and again 1624 when in Rome. Married 1620 with four children.

Denis Boutemie (attivo a Parigi 1607 - 1638)

Goldsmith, medallist, etcher and designer in Paris. Traditionally called 'Daniel' but certainly Denis. Very famous in his day, though none of his metalwork survives. Known from a few prints and medals. In Italy in c.1607/13 and again 1624 when in Rome. Married 1620 with four children.