Artist: Jan Asselyn (Dutch, c.1610-1652), after. Famous for Italianate landscapes. Married to Ferdinand Bol's sister.
Engraver: Gabriel Perelle (French, 1604-1677). Father of Adam and Nicolas, whose work is difficult to distinguish from his. All prints simply signed 'Perelle' in the BM are catalogued under Gabriel's name, as being head of the family.
Title: Ruin of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem.
Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: 6; Ruyne de Ste Croix de Jérusalem; Dessigne par I. Asselin, et grave par Perelle. P. Ferdinand excudit . Avec privilege du Roy.
Dimensions: Sheet 8 5/8" x 10". Supporting sheet 9" x x10 3/4".
Printer: Gabriel Perelle (French, 1604-1677). Father of Adam and Nicolas, whose work is difficult to distinguish from his. All prints simply signed 'Perelle' in the BM are catalogued under Gabriel's name, as being head of the family.
Publisher: Pierre Ferdinand (French, 1617-1665).
Date: 1620-1665.
Materials and Techniques: Etching on paper.
Mat and Frame: Laid down on a supporting sheet.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Laid down. Tears, stains. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Part of: Plate 6 from a series of at least six etchings.
Museums, Libraries and Auctions: The British Museum D,8.6.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: French School XVII C.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from the catalog entry of a similar item from the British Museum collection.