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Louis Chéron (Paris, 1655 - Londres, 1725) : l'ambition du dessin parfait / François Marandet.

An oval cartouche containing a dedication to Dr Richard Mead. Engraving by G. Vandergucht, 17--.

The pool of Bethesda. Oil painting by L. Chéron, ca. 1683.

Jacob is taken to the cave in the field of Machpelah by a mournful procession; he wants to die in the spot bought by Abraham. Etching by L. du Guernier after L. Chéron.

John Breval acting as tutor to George 3rd Earl of Cholmondeley on the Grand Tour introduces him to a statue of Diana; a genius shows a perspective drawing of Cholmondeley Castle to Minerva. Engraving by E. Kirkall, 1726, after L. Cheron.

Mars [Ares]. Engraving by G. van der Gucht after L. Cheron after L. Carracci.

A portrait of Peter Paul Rubens, in a roundel, on a pedestal, being unveiled by Fame at the command of Minerva, as a putto carves an inscription on the pedestal. Engraving by B. Baron, 1724.

A bacchanalian gathering with leopards pulling a chariot and Silenus (?) on a donkey. Engraving by N.D. Beauvais after L. Cheron.

Four allegorical figures; representing the virtues of Solomon (?). Etching by M. van der Gucht after L. Chéron.

Diana (Artemis) and Actaeon. Engraving by B. Baron after L. Cheron.

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Chéron, Louis, 1655-1725

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Jacob is taken to the cave in the field of Machpelah by a mournful procession; he wants to die in the spot bought by Abraham. Etching by L. du Guernier after L. Chéron.

An oval cartouche containing a dedication to Dr Richard Mead. Engraving by G. Vandergucht, 17--.

Four allegorical figures; representing the virtues of Solomon (?). Etching by M. van der Gucht after L. Chéron.

Diana (Artemis) and Actaeon. Engraving by B. Baron after L. Cheron.

Louis Chéron (Paris, 1655 - Londres, 1725) : l'ambition du dessin parfait / François Marandet.