326 - F. COLLIGNON (*1610) after SILVESTRE (*1621), Cardinal Montalto’s Garden, Etching

F. COLLIGNON (*1610) after SILVESTRE (*1621), Cardinal Montalto’s Garden, Etching François Collignon (c. 1610, Nancy – 1687, Rome) after Israël Silvestre (1621, Nancy – 1691, Paris): Garden of Cardinal Montalto, cypresses in front of a country villa, 17th century, etching Technique: Etching on paper Inscription: At the bottom, inscribed on the printing plate: “Jardin du Cardinal Montalte.” Verso stamp: “July 20, 1901” Date: 17th century Description: Bibliographic reference: Faucheux 1857: Catalogue of the works of Israel Silvestre 11.6 Keywords: Printmaking, France, Italy, Rome, Garden, Villa, View, 17th century, Baroque, Architecture, Italy, Size: Paper: 11.7 cm x 25.2 cm (4.6 x 9.9 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. Somewhat browned and faintly stained; old repair to the upper center margin; faint brownish stains on the right; slightly rubbed and dust-stained.