Evelyn, John, 1620-1706, Sculptura: or The history, and art of chalcography and engraving in copper, 1662
- Title(s):
- Sculptura: or The history, and art of chalcography and engraving in copper. With an ample enumeration of the most renowned masters, and their works. To which is annexed a new manner of engraving, or mezzo tinto, communicated by His Highness Prince Rupert to the authour of this treatise ...
- Published/Created:
- London, Printed by J.C. for G. Beedle, and T. Collins, at the Middle-Temple Gate, and J. Crook in St. Pauls Church-yard, 1662.
- Physical Description:
- 16 p.., 148, [3] p. front., 1 ill., fold. plates. 17 cm.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsNE1760 E9 Copy 1Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon CollectionView by request in the Study Room [Request]
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- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/176182
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- BAC : British Art Center has 2 copies. With copy 1 is bound copy 2 of Faithorne, William. The art of graveing and etching. London, 1662. Copy 2 embossed with the arms of Lord Viscount Courtenay; inscribed Caleb Lowdham.
BAC : Wing E3513.
BAC : Frontispiece by A.H., after the author; fold. plate by Prince Rupert, after Spagnoletto.
BAC : Signatures: A⁸b⁸B-K⁸L⁴.
Dedication signed: J. Evelyn.
The illustration is engraved.
"An account of Signor Giacomo Favi by Monsieur Sorbiere": 5th-9th prelim. leaves.
"An advertisement" of Abraham Bosse's "Traicté des manieres de graver en taille douce sur l'airain": 3 p. at end. - Subject Terms:
- Engraving -- Early works to 1800.Engraving -- History.Mezzotint engraving.
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