ANTOINE COYPEL Paris, France (1661 / 1722) "Les Principales

These series of twenty-five engravings was first presented as a deluxe portfolio in Paris in 1724. The engravings were made after a series of paintings illustrating scenes from Don Quixote that Coypel had designed for a popular set of tapestries, which were being woven continuously from 1714 to 1794. Coypel supervised the production of the portfolio, and according to the title page, the engravings were made by "les plus habiles artistas en ce genre." These artists included L. Surugue, F. Joullain, C. N. Cochin, and eight other engravers, who sign the plates and in some cases also date them. It is presented in a book with green morocco covers, engraved with gold letters. There are defects and stains due to oxidation. Measurements: 54.5 x 43 cm the book; print: 31 x 30.5 cm each print.