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Historia septem infantium de Lara / Historia de los siete infantes de Lara (History of the Seven Children of Lara)
Illustrated by: Otto van Veen (Flemish, 1556–1629)
Etched by: Antonio Tempesta (Italian, 1555–1630)
Publisher: Philip Lisaert (Flemish, 17th century)
Etched by: Antonio Tempesta (Italian, 1555–1630)
Publisher: Philip Lisaert (Flemish, 17th century)
1612
Place of Publication: Antwerp, Belgium
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 38 (of 40) etchings
Dimensions
Overall: 22 x 29.5 x 2 cm (8 11/16 x 11 5/8 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Vershbow
Accession Number1972.1057.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Antwerp: Philip Lisaert, 1612
Catalogue Raisonné
Brunet V, 1025; Bartsch 1388-1427; Illustrated Bartsch, v. 37, pp. 224-64
Description(Antwerp: Philip Lisaert, 1612) Oblong quarto; 39 (of 41) leaves; contemporary gilt-stamped armorial calf (beige linen box). BOUND with Veen, Batavorum cum Romanis bellum, 1612 (1972.1057.2)
Narrative illustrations of events from a Spanish legend, including many group and battle scenes
Narrative illustrations of events from a Spanish legend, including many group and battle scenes
ProvenanceGoodspeed's Book Shop, Boston; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Vershbow, by whom given to MFA, December 13, 1972.