Two engravings by Jean-Baptiste COLBERT : - Lot 27

Two engravings by Jean-Baptiste COLBERT : -Robert NANTEUIL (1623-1678) Oval-view burin engraving depicting Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Minister and Secretary of State (1619-1683), wearing a rich lace collar and the Order of the Holy Spirit, of which he was Grand Treasurer. The plate is adorned with his cipher at all four corners. "R. Nanteuil ad vium Pingebat Sculpebat et excudebat Cum privilegio Regis 1668." 49.5 x 42.5 cm - Gérard EDELINCK (1640-1707), after Pierre MIGNARD (1612-1695) Oval-view burin engraving depicting Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Minister and Secretary of State (1619-1683), wearing a rich lace collar and the Order of the Holy Spirit, of which he was Grand Treasurer. The plate composition by Charles LE BRUN (1619-1690) features Colbert's coat of arms. 59 x 44 cm