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Livre de la conqueste de la toison d'or
Illustrated by: Léonard Thiry (Netherlandish (worked in France), active from 1536, died in 1550)
Engraved by: René Boyvin (French, c. 1525–c. 1580)
Engraved by: René Boyvin (French, c. 1525–c. 1580)
1563
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Set of 26 engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 34.2 x 25.4 x 2.2 cm (13 7/16 x 10 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Fund
Accession Number48.1250.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: 1563
Catalogue Raisonné
Brunet II, 1648; Mortimer, French, 520; BN, Inventaire 16th, I, pp. 172-77; Robert-Dumesnil, v. 8, pp. 36-44, nos. 39-64
Description(Paris: 1563) Oblong folio; 26 leaves; modern gilt-stamped red morocco (R. Petit).
Scenes from the story of Jason and Medea, within elaborate decorative borders. First edition with French text; there was a previous edition of the same year without text (see Mortimer 519). This copy lacks the title page and preliminary letterpress leaves; each plate is mounted separately on pages of the album.
BOUND with 48.1250.2-4.
Scenes from the story of Jason and Medea, within elaborate decorative borders. First edition with French text; there was a previous edition of the same year without text (see Mortimer 519). This copy lacks the title page and preliminary letterpress leaves; each plate is mounted separately on pages of the album.
BOUND with 48.1250.2-4.
ProvenanceInscription on preliminary leaf: "provient de Mr. [Le Soufaché?]"; Henri Vever, Paris (book label); William H. Schab, New York, from whom purchased by MFA, November 18, 1948.