King William III (1650–1702) (after J. Fowler)
Simon Gribelin (Blois 1661 - London 1733)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Engraving and etching on paper
Measurements
165 x 190 mm
Order this imageCollection
Florence Court, County Fermanagh
NT 631233
Summary
Print, engraving, King William III (1650–1702) (after J. Fowler) by Simon Gribelin (Blois 1661 - London 1733). William III shown on horseback and as a medallion. inscribed I Fowler invenit, S Gribelin sculp, So save the world see William strike/like Jove/and watchful Heaven the mighty work/approve/Fame sounds his praise, fresh/laurels grace his brow/Namur submits and Envys taught to bow/Now Lewis from the moment date thy Fall/ the conqueror of Namur with ease/May conquer All. Framed.
Marks and inscriptions
Fowler invenit, S Bribelin sculp, So save the world see William strike/like Jove/and watchful Heaven the mighty work/approve/Fame sounds his praise, fresh/laurels grace his brow/Namur submits and Envys taught to bow/Now Lewis from the moment date thy Fall/ the conqueror of Namur with ease/May conquer All.
Makers and roles
Simon Gribelin (Blois 1661 - London 1733), engraver (printmaker) after J. Fowler (fl.1694), artist