FRENCH SCHOOL circa 1600: "Il garde le feu qu'il conçoit" (He guards the fire he conceives)
Portrait of a Woman with High Collar and Gusseted Sleeves, in Profile to the Left
Oil on copper, oval on view
4.3 x 3.7 cm
In a gilded brass "portrait box" in the style of the 17th century, engraved with coats of arms under a marquis's crown, with three uprooted palm trees on the left for the husband, and a date "1507". The inside of the lid is painted in imitation of hard stones, surrounded by an attractive inscription in Latin: "quem conipit Ignem Servat": "he guards the fire he conceives" oval 5.9 x 4.5 cm
(missing and restored; hinge to be refastened)
We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience, perform site traffic analysis, and deliver content and advertisements most relevant to your interests.
Cookie management:
By allowing these cookies, you agree to the deposit, reading and use of tracking technologies necessary for their proper functioning. Read more about our privacy policy.
