12/22

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collector's mark: Lugt 2165

Art Historical Context

**12/22 by François Chauveau** François Chauveau's *12/22*, an etching measuring 340mm by 216mm, exemplifies the refined printmaking of 17th-century France. Created during Chauveau's active years (1623–1676), this work likely forms part of a numbered series—suggesting plate 12 of 22—reflecting the era's fascination with sequential illustrations for books and albums. As a master engraver, Chauveau was renowned for his intricate reproductive prints, often capturing the elegance of contemporary paintings and contributing to the visual culture of Louis XIV's court. Etching, Chauveau's favored me...

About the Artist

François Chauveau · 1613–1676

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