François de Troy, after. Portrait of Louis, Dauphin of France. Engraving by Pierre van Schuppen. 1684.

Artist: François de Troy (French, 1645-1730), portrait painter; entered the Academie de Peinture in 1674, became its director in 1708, and its rector in 1722. Engraver: Pierre van Schuppen (French, 1627-1702), portrait engraver. Master in Guild of St Luke 1651/2. Moved to Paris in 1655 as collaborator of Nanteuil. Nicknamed 'le petit Nanteuil'. Member of the Académie on its foundation in 1663.Title: Portrait of Louis de France, the Grand Dauphin.Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate:  Ludovicus delphinus Ludovici Magni filius. Francis de Troy ad vivum Pinxit et ex cum Privil. Regis. P. van Schuppen Sculpsit 1684. With motto above each of the four emblem: 'Aspicit atque se pingit', 'Ex sole decor', 'Extendo cum sole ramos', and 'Per me renascetur'Dimensions: Platemark/Image 17 1/2" x 15". Sheet 20" x 17".Date: 1684, printed later.Materials and Techniques: Etching and engraving on wove paper.Provenance:  The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medi