Mieris, Frans van (1635 Leiden 1681). The Scholar. Sharpening the quill before opened manuscript and globe. Glazed colored steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. Inscribed: F. v. Mieris pinx^t. / W. French sc., otherwise as above. 18.9 x 13.1 cm. – Light foxspots in the upper and left margin, especially in the subtext area perceptible feeble light margin. – In unusually fine coloring.
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