The Young Archer

Jan [Johannes] de Visscher (Dutch, about 1636–after 1692)

Cornelis Visscher (Dutch, 1619/29–1662)

Justus Danckerts (Dutch, 1635–1701)

undated

Medium/TechniqueEtching and engraving

DimensionsSheet: 33.1 × 27.7 cm (13 1/16 × 10 7/8 in.)

Credit LineHarvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund

Accession number97.1249

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InscriptionsIn plate, at lower center: Dus heeft den Moormet pijl en boogh / Den vyandt of het wilt in't oogh. In plate, at lower left: C. de Visscher ad vivum delineavit. In plate, at lower center: Justus Danckaerts Excudit. In plate, at lower right: J. de Visscher sculpsitProvenanceHenry Foster Sewall (b. 1816 - d. 1896; cf. Lugt 1309), New York; 1896, by inheritance to his son, Charles Sewall (b. 1848 - d. 1898); 1897, sold by Charles Sewall to the MFA [see note]. (Accession Date: April 11, 2022)

NOTE: Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized in 1897, one year after his death.