"17th-century Engraving – Gabriel Pérelle, Animated Landscape, Published By Pierre Mariette (rue St-jacques, Paris)"
Artist/Engraver: Gabriel Pérelle (Pérelle family, 17th century) Publisher/Printer: “In Paris, at Pierre Mariette the Younger's, rue St-Jacques at the Columns of Hercules” (Mariette firm) Inscription: Signed in the plate mark “Perelle fec.” Subject: Classical landscape; in the foreground, lush vegetation with an imposing tree; in the background, a river, a bridge on the left under an arch; two small figures (a couple) calmly observing the landscape. Technique: Etching/Engraving (intaglio). Dimensions: 10.8 × 12.2 cm (image area/plate mark) Condition: Good condition: no stains, no tears, no losses. Trim mark