LA GALERIE DV PALAIS.

Date1650-1678

Engraver Abraham Bosse

MediumBlack and white line engraving

DimensionsOH: 10 1/4" x OW: 13 1/8"; Plate H: 10" x W: 12 5/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1967-331

DescriptionThe lower margin reads: (Translation from French) "Everything human nature ever invented / To better charm people by flattery / And everyting that brings grace and beauty / Are laid before our eyes in this Gallery. Here the most adventurous Cavaliers / Reading books on romance rise to fight / And of their passion, waiting lovers / Flatter their movements with theater verses. Here, as if buying before everybody / Gloves, fans ribbons and laces / The smart courtiers make appointments / And to be loved, flatter the "belles" Here a saleslady without success / In selling a lot, become angry with / Chicanneers speaking of process / Keep the others from approaching her shop./ A. Bosse in. et fe./ le Blond le jeune excud Auec Privilege du Roy."