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Antique Frontispiece of 'Gallia Antiqua' with Mercury, Herucules Etc, C.1728
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Frontispiece to volume one of 'Gallia Antiqua'. It shows an allegorical scene with Mercury standing at left beside a nymph painting the 'Bataille de Soissons'. Tragan's column behind with an angel crowning the emperor. Hercules in a niche around the side at right, below which a nymph plays harp and another seated beside her holds a book inscribed 'Gesta Eran Corum'.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by E. Kirkall after L. Chevon.
Condition: Fair/good, general age-related toning. Some wear and creasing, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1728
Overall size: 22.5 x 35 cm.
Image size: 19.5 x 28.5 cm.
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- Dimensions:Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1728
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- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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