French engraver, historiographer and biographer

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A sick old man with the woes of old age. Engraving by B. Lépicié, 1745, after Etienne Jeaurat.

Philibert Orry. Engraving by B. Lepicié after H. Rigaud, 1737.

A mother and daughter reviewing embroidery made by the daughter; a yarn-winder stands nearby. Engraving by F.B. Lépicié, 1740, after J.B.S. Chardin.

After healing a lame man, the apostles Paul and Barnabas are mistaken for gods at Lystra; the priest brings them a sacrifice of oxen. Etching by B. Lépicié, 1721, after Raphael.

Saint Peter and Saint John healing the lame at the temple gate. Etching by N.-D. de Beauvais and B. Lépicié, 1721, after Raphael.

King Charles I: he says farewell to his children. Engraving by B. Lépicié after J. Raoux.

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After healing a lame man, the apostles Paul and Barnabas are mistaken for gods at Lystra; the priest brings them a sacrifice of oxen. Etching by B. Lépicié, 1721, after Raphael.

A mother and daughter reviewing embroidery made by the daughter; a yarn-winder stands nearby. Engraving by F.B. Lépicié, 1740, after J.B.S. Chardin.

A sick old man with the woes of old age. Engraving by B. Lépicié, 1745, after Etienne Jeaurat.

King Charles I: he says farewell to his children. Engraving by B. Lépicié after J. Raoux.

Philibert Orry. Engraving by B. Lepicié after H. Rigaud, 1737.

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