Baeck, Elias, called Heldenmuth Koning, Wilhelm, fl. 1715 Saffe, J. van, fl. 1715
Published / Created:
1715]
Call Number:
Zg17 C14 +715
Image Count:
17
Description:
Bound with Il Callotto resuscitato. [Augsburg? 1715?]., Engraved throughout by Wilh. Koning or possibly by Elias Baeck, called Heldenmuth, after designs by J. van Saffe., Plate for August is dated 1715., The plates represent the months and have German verses; each is surrounded by an ornamental border., and The plates seem to have no subject connection with t.p.
A portrait of the English poet Alexander Pope by Jonathan Richardson the Elder, with Pope portrayed seated and supporting an open book with his proper left hand. The painting is oil on canvas, inscribed "POPE" at the lower left corner.
Alternative Title:
Alexander Pope resting on an open book and Alexander Pope, full-length, seated, his left hand resting on
an open book
Description:
Alexander Pope (1688-1744), English poet., Gift of Joan Pittman Schnabel Rea, 1964., Jonathan Richardson (1665-1745), English artist., and Title devised by cataloger.
Subject (Name):
Pope, Alexander,--1688-1744 and Richardson, Jonathan,--1665-1745
Subject (Topic):
Artists--Great Britain and Authors, English--18th century--Portraits