Jean Baptiste Monnoyer (1634-1699) - Bouquet de Fleurs sur un entablement

\Artist: Jean Baptiste Monnoyer (1634-1699)
Technique: Etching\Signature: Plate signed\Dimensions: 66_54_1_cm
Jean Baptiste Monnoyer ( 1634-1699) “Bouquet de fleurs sur un entablement” published by Nicolas de Poilly (1626-1686) Very rare test proof on laid paper enhanced with watercolour, with the handwritten indications of colours by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer to the attention of the publisher, Nicolas de Poilly. Only one known test proof The engraving is framed in a modern frame to protect it Some stains / paper is also crumpled / average condition In its original condition of the 1680 period (approximately) JB Monnoyer was above all a great flower painter, certainly the greatest and most famous flower painter of the French 17th century. . . The last 20 years of his life, Jean Baptiste Monnoyer lived in London and it is at this time that he engraved most of his very beautiful plates of flowers with a remarkable workmanship. Image size: 48 x 37 cm Frame size: 66 x 54 cm Shipment in secure parcel (Fe. Dex) with insurance and signature of the recipient --------------------------------------------- Jean Baptiste Monnoyer (1634-1699) "Bouquet of flowers on an entablature" edited by Nicolas de Poilly (1626-1686) Very rare trial proof on laid paper enhanced with watercolour with indications of colours handwritten by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer for the attention of Editor Nicolas de Poilly. Only one known test The engraving is framed in a modern frame for the sake of protection Some stains / the paper is also wrinkled / average condition In its original 1680 juice (approximately) JB Monnoyer is above all a great Painter of Flowers, certainly the most important and the most famous Painter of Flowers of the French 17th century . . . The last 20 years of his life, Jean Baptiste Monnoyer lives in London and it is at this time that he engraves the major part of his very beautiful plates of Flowers with a remarkable execution. Subject dimensions: 48 x 37 cm Frame dimensions: 66 x 54 cm Sending in a secure package (Fe. Dex) with insurance and recipient's signature