Copper engraving made by Duchange
After Rubens painting «Peace is confirmed in Heaven», alternate title «The Full Reconciliation with the Son after the Death of the High Constable»
The theme is based on a classical 17th century metaphor for insurrection
Courage, thunderbolt in hand, struck into the bottom of an abyss the Hydra, symbol of France’s rifts
Louis XIII descends to embrace his mother Marie de Medicis
Lettered along the bottom with title «La paix confirmée dans le ciel»
Production details "Rubens pinxit" and "I.M. Nattier delineavit Duchange sculp. 1700"
«A Paris chez Duchange, Graveur du Roy, rue S.t-Jacques au dessus de la rue des Mathurins. Avec privilège du Roy»
Date : 1700
Engraver: Duchange
Designer: Nattier
Plate: 50.5 x 34.5 cm (20" x 13" 1/2)
Frame: 71 cm x 55.5 cm