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A Woman Seated on a Rock in an Attitude of Prayer

Claude Mellan (French, 1598–1688)
Published by: Lenoir (French, active about 1775–1820)
about 1636-1660

Medium/Technique Engraving
Dimensions Sheet: 12.4 × 8.1 cm (4 7/8 × 3 3/16 in.)
Platemark: 11.4 × 7.2 cm (4 1/2 × 2 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of William Perkins Babcock
Accession NumberB2677
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné IFF 122, a state after the only described state, with the background shaded, the number "117" at the top right, and the inscription "CONFIANCE EN DIEU" and the address of Lenoir Pillot in the lower margin; possibly Le Blanc 128; Montaiglon 113
Marks Verso, lower center, stamped in violet ink, the mark of the MFA Babcock Bequest (Lugt 207); verso, lower center, stamped in violet ink, the mark of the MFA (Lugt 1868)
ProvenanceWilliam Perkins Babcock, Boston, Paris (1826-1899); his bequest to the MFA June 12, 1900