L'Epouse Indiscrete

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

L'Epouse Indiscrete

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1177

Description

An engraving showing a man and woman on a bed and the woman struggling to get away from him. The bed is canopied and the window shutters are open letting the light in. His hand is grasping her hand and breast. Another woman looks on from behind a mattress on a table.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(There is a crowned crest in center of inscription.) "L'Epouse Indiscrete/ A son altese serenisine Monseigneur Christian IV Prince Palatin de Rhin Duc Regnani des veux Punts/ a Paris Chez l'Auteur Rue de la Bucherie la l'ere Porte Cochere au dessins de la Rue des Rats. Par ses tres humbles et tres obeisans serviteurs/ Baudowin et de Launay/ Avec privilege du Roi."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

17-1/2 in

Width

15 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 17 1/2 x 15 in. (44.5 x 38.1 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: It has been cut down and there are tidemarks as well. There is a rip and the corners are bent.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Found in MP.94.1150

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Livingston Bedroom