Physical Qualities
Etching, Sheet: 209 x 155 mm. (8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in.)
Plate: 82 x 62 mm. (3 1/4 x 2 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.48.4585
Portrait of Galileo. Later state published in the book, "Ph. Chasles, Galileo Galilei (Paris: Poulet-Malassis, 1862)."
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Inscribed: Signed in plate: lower left "B" Inscribed in plate: lower right "Imp. Delâtre, Paris."
Markings: Collector's stamp:bottom left left "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c)
