Atlas Supports the Heavens on His Shoulders
PortfolioFrom the book "Tafereel, Of Beschryving van den prachtigen Tempel der Zang-Godinnen," (Amsterdam: Chatelain, 1733) by Antoine La Barre de Beaumarchais (d. 1757)
Artist
Bernard Picart
(French, 1673-1733)
Artistafter
Cornelis Bloemaert
(Dutch, c. 1603-1692)
Artistafter
Theodor Matham
(Dutch, 1605/6-1676)
Artistafter
Abraham Jansz. van Diepenbeeck
(Flemish, 1596 - 1675)
Publisher
Zacharias Châtelain
(Dutch, active in Amsterdam 1705 - 1733)
Date1731, published 1733
MediumEtching and engraving
DimensionsSheet: 458 x 286 mm. (18 1/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
Plate: 352 x 256 mm. (13 7/8 x 10 1/16 in.)
Image: 344 x 247 mm. (13 9/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
Plate: 352 x 256 mm. (13 7/8 x 10 1/16 in.)
Image: 344 x 247 mm. (13 9/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
Collection AreaPRINTS
Credit LineGarrett Collection
Object number1946.112.13021
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated8/15/24