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Jean Law
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Jean Law

Date1737
MediumEtching and engraving
DimensionsSheet (trimmed): 155 x 111 mm. (6 1/8 x 4 3/8 in.)
Image: 139 x 99 mm. (5 1/2 x 3 7/8 in.)
Credit LineGarrett Collection
Object number1946.112.7583
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Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for John Law, Projector of the Mississippi Scheme
John Law, Projector of the Mississippi Scheme
1851
Image Not Available for Listen to me policeman! I just got married yesterday, I returned from my wedding and I am going to bed! - You will have to come with me... it's the law! - But marriage is also a law!
Listen to me policeman! I just got married yesterday, I returned from my wedding and I am going to bed! - You will have to come with me... it's the law! - But marriage is also a law!
1839
Image Not Available for Listen to me policeman! I just got married yesterday, I returned from my wedding and I am going to bed! - You will have to come with me... it's the law! - But marriage is also a law!
Listen to me policeman! I just got married yesterday, I returned from my wedding and I am going to bed! - You will have to come with me... it's the law! - But marriage is also a law!
1839
Image Not Available for The Healing of Peter's Mother-in-Law
The Healing of Peter's Mother-in-Law
1593
Image Not Available for Shaphan Reading the Book of the Law to Josiah
Shaphan Reading the Book of the Law to Josiah
c. 1569
Image Not Available for The Book of the Law Read Before the People
The Book of the Law Read Before the People
c. 1569
Image Not Available for Samson Threatening His Father-in-Law
Samson Threatening His Father-in-Law
1756
Image Not Available for "In law, what plea so tainted and corrupt..."
"In law, what plea so tainted and corrupt..."
1827
Image Not Available for "In law, what plea so tainted and corrupt..."
"In law, what plea so tainted and corrupt..."
1827-1828
Image Not Available for A Dowry... - You are aware of my son's wealth, be kind enough to tell me the dowry you are giving to your daughter.... - My daughter is a treasure.. - I'm sure of that, but she... - She is worth her weight in gold... - Undoubtedly, but her dow.... - She is rich in virtue! - Wonderful, but you are giving her...? - I give her my approval, my blessing and… how to make use of it. The young man in love, marries the girl, placates his father-in-law and curses the marriage.
A Dowry... - You are aware of my son's wealth, be kind enough to tell me the dowry you are giving to your daughter.... - My daughter is a treasure.. - I'm sure of that, but she... - She is worth her weight in gold... - Undoubtedly, but her dow.... - She is rich in virtue! - Wonderful, but you are giving her...? - I give her my approval, my blessing and… how to make use of it. The young man in love, marries the girl, placates his father-in-law and curses the marriage.
1837
Image Not Available for Two Sisters-in-Law
Two Sisters-in-Law
1899
Image Not Available for There's no doubt, Monsieur Riflot, the law of petition is sacred, but it is being abused. Look at the example we just discussed: they want to tax bachelors, since they are useless for society. I feel sorry for all the married people.... I must also say that I know of no-one who has done as much for society, as I, Coquelet did.
There's no doubt, Monsieur Riflot, the law of petition is sacred, but it is being abused. Look at the example we just discussed: they want to tax bachelors, since they are useless for society. I feel sorry for all the married people.... I must also say that I know of no-one who has done as much for society, as I, Coquelet did.
1839