Evelyn, John. 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

Keynes, J. John Evelyn: 33
Folger bibliographic ID: 152825
ESTC number: R351
Wing number: E3513
Folger call number: E3513
Folger holdings ID: 136518

Bibliographic format

octavo

General notes

With an additional title page (plate) engraved, with title "History of chalcography by J.E." (i.e., John Evelyn), and signed: JE inv AH scu (i.e. designed by John Evelyn and engraved by A. Hertochs) Printer's name from Wing CD With a folded mezzotint plate, bound between K8 and L1, representing the head of Spagnoletto's Execution of St. John the Baptist, signed R P f, i.e. Prince Rupert Running title reads: Sculptura, or The history of chalography Includes bibliography The last two leaves bear a statment by the author with caption title: An advertisement

Item information about Folger E3513

131621. -plates. Provenance: initials J. H. A.; Bridgewater Library copy

Extended title: 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
Alternate titles: History of chalcography by J.E, Sculptura, or The history of chalography, History, and art of chalcography and engraving in copper

Engraving Mezzotint engraving

author: Evelyn, John, 1620-1706
printmaker: Hertocks, A.
former owner: Bridgewater House Library
artist: Rupert, Prince, Count Palatine, 1619-1682