29. Leon Davent
(fl. 1540-to 1565)
Un Marais

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Davent: Un Marais

Un Marais

Etching, Herbet 205, ref. Zerner L.D. 95. A fine impression of this rare print, which is signed with initials by the tree root in the lower left quadrant and bears the tiny number 3 outside the top borderline at the center, on laid paper with the watermark of a crescent or posthorn with a flower over an indecipherable name, and with small magins; a few small, pale stains and a tiny abrasion. This clearly imaginary view shows a variety of wildlife and a group of men constructing a sort of wooden lookout. It is part of a group of landscape etchings, generally with figures, which Zerner has tried assiduously but unsuccessfully to disattribute to Davent. Some of the group, however, lack the L.D. monogram and Zerner offers the possibility that they may be both designed and etched by Jean Cousin the Younger.