Medallions celebrating Jesuits, Carolus Ruaeus & Joannes Commirius c1775.

by Étienne-Louis Crépy

Antique print of Hermes, his staff and swan on obverse side of Charles de la Rue (1725), and (1718) writer, Joannes Commirius (1625-1702).

Original fine stipple and line engraved copperplate, with head and obverse sides representing important historic people. Engraved by Étienne-Louis Crépy (c1700-1759) and printed on hand-laid paper for publication in Paris by Tissot in 1775. This lovely engraving has delicate later hand-colour, which certainly adds to the appeal.

Size to intaglio impression is 195 x 160mm (7.75 x 6.25 inches). Page size is 305 x 210mm (12 x 8.25 inches).