Promotieprent van Ludovicus Nicolaus le Tellier en Ludovicus Franciscus le Tellier 1684

This 1684 engraving by Jean-Baptiste de Poilly is a promotional print for the writings of Ludovicus Nicolaus le Tellier and Ludovicus Franciscus le Tellier. It is a complex composition with a large central space dedicated to the list of their publications, framed by ornate baroque decoration, including cherubic figures playing musical instruments. The print's central figure, a woman playing a harp, personifies Music, and the various instruments strewn in the foreground, along with the winged angels, emphasize the prominence of the arts in French culture and society. This work is a testament to the skill of the artist and the esteem in which the subjects were held, demonstrating the importance of printed media in disseminating knowledge and promoting ideas.