The art of painting, in all its branches : methodically demonstrated by discourses and plates, and exemplified by remarks on the paintings of the best masters, and their perfections and oversights laid open (1738)
Lairesse, Gérard de, 1640-1711, Fritsch, John Frederick · London : Printed for the author, and sold by J. Brotherton ... [and 17 others] · leaf 599
Chap. 6. Cielings, or Plafonds. 4*7 en Trough, lined with Tin, of what Bignefs I think proper, and 3or 4 Fingers deep, for the placing as many Puppets as I pleafe. In-to the Corners I put fome Pins or Screws to faften a Cover of Woodor Tin fitting the Trough, and made full of little Holes, wherein…
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