6955D

Head, with and without shading

Artist: Crépy Workshop (1660-1796). Founded by Jean Crépy (born ca. 1660, ceased activity in 1731, associated to several addresses, one being rue St Jacques a St Pierre). He had two sons: Étienne Louis (ca. 1706 – after 1759; specialized in maps since 1731; Rue St Jacques, Paroisse Saint-Séverin, Paris), and Louis (active 1727- 1754 after; Rue St Jacques à Saint-Pierre près de la rue de la Parcheminerie). Son of the latter was Jean Baptiste (fl. 1753-1790; d. 1796; L'Image Saint Pierre, rue St. Jacques, Paris).
Title: Head, with and without shading
Date: 18th century
Medium: Engraving. Plate 25/30 (including title plate) of Livre de Portraiture d'Anib. Carrache. Published a Paris, chez Mme. Ve. Chereau, rue St. Jacques, N° 10. Essentially, this is an inverted copy of the 1669-1693 drawing book of the same title published a Paris chez de Poilly a l'image St. Benoist. As indicated in its title, this drawing book is based on designs by Annibale Carracci (1560-1609).
Photo Source: Museo del Prado, Biblioteca, Signatura 21/2418.
Item: 6955D