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Fabularum Aesopiarum libri V
Author: Aesop
Author: Phaedrus (Roman, born in 14 C.E.)
Illustrated by: Jan van Vianen (Dutch, about 1660–about 1726)
Etched by: Jan van Vianen (Dutch, about 1660–about 1726)
Title pages by: Jan Goeree (Dutch, 1670–1731)
Engraved by: Philibert Bouttats (Dutch, born about 1675)
Portrait(s) designed by: Bernard Vaillant (Dutch, 1632–1698)
Engraved by: Pieter van Gunst (Dutch, 1659–1724)
Printer: François Halma (Dutch, 1653–1722)
Author: Phaedrus (Roman, born in 14 C.E.)
Illustrated by: Jan van Vianen (Dutch, about 1660–about 1726)
Etched by: Jan van Vianen (Dutch, about 1660–about 1726)
Title pages by: Jan Goeree (Dutch, 1670–1731)
Engraved by: Philibert Bouttats (Dutch, born about 1675)
Portrait(s) designed by: Bernard Vaillant (Dutch, 1632–1698)
Engraved by: Pieter van Gunst (Dutch, 1659–1724)
Printer: François Halma (Dutch, 1653–1722)
1701
Place of Publication: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with numerous etchings
Dimensions
Overall: 26.7 x 20.7 x 4 cm (10 1/2 x 8 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Vershbow
Accession Number1975.718
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Amsterdam: François Halma, 1701
Catalogue Raisonné
Brunet IV, 588; Landwehr, Fable Books, 247
Description(Amsterdam: François Halma, 1701) Quarto; 137 leaves, plus portrait, engraved title and 18 plates; contemporary blind- and gilt-stamped and inlaid sprinkled calf.
Dedication portrait of John-William, Prince of Nassau; engraved title; eighteen full-page etched plates with six roundel fable illustrations each; numerous etched vignettes.
Dedication portrait of John-William, Prince of Nassau; engraved title; eighteen full-page etched plates with six roundel fable illustrations each; numerous etched vignettes.
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Vershbow, by whom given to MFA, December 10, 1975.