Great Ribston, plate 61 from Britannia Illustrata
published 1707
Medium
Etching and engraving in black on cream laid paper
Dimensions
Image: 32.6 × 47.5 cm (12 7/8 × 18 3/4 in.); Plate: 34.5 × 48.9 cm (13 5/8 × 19 5/16 in.); Sheet: 44.2 × 52 cm (17 7/16 × 20 1/2 in.)
Classification
prints and drawing
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
198928
Art Historical Context
**Great Ribston, plate from *Britannia Illustrata Johannes Kip, a skilled Dutch engraver who settled in England, created this stunning topographical view in 1707 as part of *Britannia Illustrata a lavish two-volume work showcasing the grandeur of British estates. Collaborating with painter Jan van Knyff, Kip's engravings over 80 country houses and gardens, celebrating the architectural splendor of the aristocracy during the early 18th century.Great Ribston," likely depicting the historic Ribston Hall estate in Yorkshire—famed for originating the Ribston pippin apple—exemplifies this patriot...