PICART, Bernard (1673-1733). Impostures Innocentes, ou Recueil d'Estampes d'après Divers Peintres Illustres. Amsterdam: Picart, 1734. First edition of this posthumous collection of engravings by Bernard Picart, offering a wide selection of reproductions of important paintings and drawings, including works by Raphael, Poussin, and Rembrandt. The volume includes a detailed catalogue of Picart's entire print production, meticulously compiled by his widow, distinguishing the works engraved, designed, or executed under his supervision, whether after his own or others' inventions. The edition is completed by an in-depth biography of the artist, considered essential for the study of his oeuvre. Folio, (410 x 265mm). With 70 copper-engraved plates numbered 1-67 and A-L, three of which are folding, portrait of the author and engraved title-page printed in red and black (some browning). Bound in contemporary calf, richly decorated in gilt (spines worn). (1)