Pieter Schenck I, 1660–1719, Dutchafter John Faber the Elder, ca. 1660–1721, British
Title:
Portraits of Four Indian Kings of Canada: On Nee Yeath Tow no Riow
Date:
1710
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 x 7 5/8in. (25.4 x 19.4cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in plate, below, center: "On Nee Yeath Tow no Riow."; below, center (in bold): "CONING VAN GRANAIAH HORE vulgo CONING IAN."; below, center (in smaller, cursive writing): "Un des quatre Roys Indiens, lesquels ont eu audience apres la Reine de la Grande Britagne le 2 May 1710, requerans assistance contre les Francois en Amerique entre la Nouvelle Angleterre et Canadan etc."; below, right: "P. Schenck exc. Amst. C.P."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection