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Children playing with various toys, in the background are paintings of the Creation and the creation of Adam. Engraving by A. Bosse, 1636.

A woman holds a baby as others prepare for its baptism around the mother's bed. Engraving by A. Bosse.

The workings and signing of a marriage contract. Engraving by Abraham Bosse, 1633.

A woman looks at herself in her mirror; a man looks through a telescope; representing the sense of sight. Engraving by A. Bosse after himself, ca. 1650.

A man caresses a woman; representing the sense of touch. Engraving by A. Bosse after himself, c. 1650.

De la maniere de graver a l'eau forte et au burin, et de la gravure en maniere noire / [Abraham Bosse].

Country dance, performed by villagers. Engraving by Abraham Bosse, 1633.

People eating and drinking before a tapestry; representing the sense of taste. Engraving by A. Bosse after himself, c. 1650.

A mother wrapping a baby in swaddling bandages, with a child, the baby's nurse, and two other servants. Engraving by A. Bosse, 1633.

Hopîtal des Frères de la Charité, Paris: Anne of Austria visiting the charitable work of the monks. Line engraving by A. Bosse.

A group of musicians; representing the sense of hearing. Engraving by A. Bosse, c. 1650.

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Bosse, Abraham, 1602-1676

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A woman looks at herself in her mirror; a man looks through a telescope; representing the sense of sight. Engraving by A. Bosse after himself, ca. 1650.

A woman holds a baby as others prepare for its baptism around the mother's bed. Engraving by A. Bosse.

Hopîtal des Frères de la Charité, Paris: Anne of Austria visiting the charitable work of the monks. Line engraving by A. Bosse.

Country dance, performed by villagers. Engraving by Abraham Bosse, 1633.

A group of musicians; representing the sense of hearing. Engraving by A. Bosse, c. 1650.