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Charles-Nicolas Cochin the Elder

French line-engraver (1688-1754)

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Images from the collections

Images by Charles-Nicolas Cochin the Elder

9 images from works
  • The aldermen of Paris reviewing plans for a statue of King Louis XIV; behind, seen in a mirror, the banquet held in 1687 to celebrate the recovery of the king from illness. Line engraving by P. Chenu after C.N. Cochin after N. de Largillière.
  • The aldermen of Paris reviewing plans for a statue of King Louis XIV; behind, seen in a mirror, the banquet held in 1687 to celebrate the recovery of the king from illness. Line engraving by P. Chenu after C.N. Cochin after N. de Largillière.
  • A chemist, surrounded by symbols and instruments of chemistry, advertising Richard Siddall, chemist in London. Etching by R. Clee, ca. 1750, after J. de Lajoue, ca. 1735.
  • Saint Ambrose: his raising into heaven. Line engraving by C.N. Cochin the elder, 1736, after B. Boullogne the elder.
  • A chemist, surrounded by symbols and instruments of chemistry, advertising Richard Siddall, chemist in London. Etching by R. Clee, ca. 1750, after J. de Lajoue, ca. 1735.
  • An optical experiment using a giant lens to reflect sun-rays to create fire, with optical instruments scattered and fountains in a Baroque setting. Line engraving by C.N. Cochin the elder, 1737, after J. de La Jouë.
  • Jacob arrives among the shepherds of Haran; he falls in love with Rachel at first sight. Engraving by C.N. Cochin the elder, 1732, after F. Le Moine.
  • Saint Jerome: he is ordained priest. Engraving by C.N. Cochin the elder, 1736, after B. de Boullogne.
  • A chemist, surrounded by symbols and instruments of chemistry, advertising Richard Siddall, chemist in London. Etching by R. Clee, ca. 1750, after J. de Lajoue, ca. 1735.

Works from the collections

12 works

    • Pictures

    The 'Calumny' of Apelles. Colour etching by C.N. Cochin and woodcut by N. Le Sueur after Raphael.

    Raphael, 1483-1520. | Date: [1729] | Reference: 3010893i
    • Pictures

    Hercules attached at the mouth by a cord to the ears of nine men; representing eloquence. Etching by C.N. Cochin and aquatint after Raphael.

    Raphael, 1483-1520. | Date: [1770?] | Reference: 3010913i
    • Pictures

    A chemist, surrounded by symbols and instruments of chemistry, advertising Richard Siddall, chemist in London. Etching by R. Clee, ca. 1750, after J. de Lajoue, ca. 1735.

    Lajoue, Jacques de, 1686 or 1687-1761. | Date: [1750?] | Reference: 36994i
    • Pictures

    Hercules attached at the mouth by a cord to the ears of nine men; representing eloquence. Colour etching by C.N. Cochin and woodcut by V. Le Sueur after Raphael.

    Raphael, 1483-1520. | Date: [1727?] | Reference: 3010909i
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    • Online

    Saint Ambrose: his raising into heaven. Line engraving by C.N. Cochin the elder, 1736, after B. Boullogne the elder.

    Boullogne, Bon, 1649-1717. | Date: 1736 | Reference: 3071i

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