Jean PESNE – Le ravissement de Saint Paul


Jean PESNE
1623 Rouen + 1700
Le ravissement de Saint Paul


Etching and engraving after Poussin
465 x 305
500 €

Robert-Dumesnil nr 12 (II or III/V). Exhib “Grand Siècle” nr 45. Very good impression of 2nd or 3rd state (of 5), before the second address in the sky. Some small stains; strong median horizontal folds, formerly reinforced on the back; creases. Small margins. Watermark : probably “Colombier” around a grape (cf Gaudriault pl. 126), ca 1655.