7/8
François Collignon
1621 - 1672
Medium
etching
Dimensions
98; 197
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
**7/8 by François Collignon** François Collignon's *7/8*, created between 1621 and 1672, is a delicate etching measuring just 98 mm high by 197 mm wide—perfectly sized for intimate study or collector's albums. As a French artist active in the 17th century, Collignon specialized in printmaking, often producing reproductive works that captured the elegance of contemporary paintings. The enigmatic title "7/8" hints at its place in a numbered series, a common practice for printmakers distributing sets to art enthusiasts across Europe. Etching, Collignon's chosen medium, revolutionized printmakin...