Bound print
Classification
Bound print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-538-107
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Jean Mariette (1660–1742), a prominent French engraver, print publisher, and art dealer from a dynasty of connoisseurs, created this *Bound Print* in 1727. Active during the opulent Regency era under Philippe II, Duke of Orléans Mariette specialized in reproductive prints that made masterpieces by artists like Rubens and Van Dyck accessible to collectors across Europe. His works bridged the gap between elite painting and wider audiences, reflecting the era's booming print trade. As a "bound print," this piece likely originated from an album or volume of engravings—a common format for preservi...