Claude Mellan (1598-1588) (after)
The Holy Face. Copy by Dudesert. 1735. Burin. 320 x 440. I.F.F. XVIIIe, tome 7, p. 491 (the only proof cited for this "burin engraver, unknown", with the date 1739 - which should read 1735). Fine proof on watermarked laid paper (cross of the Holy Spirit in a rosary, Gaudriault 300, "en 1655 ou après"). Sheet oxidation. Median horizontal drying fold. Wormhole above Christ's right eyebrow. Rousseurs. Narrow margins at head and foot, good margins on other two sides.
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