A French variant of De Jonghe’s view of London

By Anonymous, 1639 
£2,400

Londres.

London
  • Author: Anonymous
  • Publication place: Paris
  • Publisher: chez Jean Savué demeurant à la rue St. Jaques proche St. Yves à la libert
  • Physical description: Copper engraving.
  • Dimensions: 385 by 540mm. (15.25 by 21.25 inches).
  • Inventory reference: 12363

Notes

A French variant on De Jonghe’s view of London, with the verses underneath in a different type and the name of the Thames translated into French from Latin.

Jean Sauvé (1635–1692) was an engraver and publisher active in Paris, and known for re-engraving the works of others, including de Jonghe (as here), Merian, Tavernier, and Jollain. 
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