Portret van Philippe Quinault
anonymous; veuve Delpech (Naudet)
in or after 1818 - in or before 1842
Medium
lithography
Dimensions
274; 177
About this artwork
lithografie
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our virtual gallery, where we spotlight *Portret van Philippe Quinault*, a striking 19th-century lithograph capturing the likeness of the renowned French librettist and dramatist (1635–1688). Created by an anonymous artist, with involvement from veuve Delpech (Naudet)—likely the printer or publisher—this portrait dates to between 1818 and 1842. Measuring 274 mm high by 177 mm wide, it exemplifies the era's fascination with reviving historical figures through accessible printmaking. Philippe Quinault, celebrated for his tragicomedies and libretti for Jean-Baptiste Lully's operas lik...