BOSSE Abraham (1604 - 1676) - "Taste" & "Hearing". Two etchings. Proofs on laid paper, with the letter and the address "A Paris, chez Mel. Tavernier, demeurant en l'Isle du Palais, à la Sphère, avec P. du Roy". Plates from a suite of five plates entitled "Les cinq sens". "The series The Five Senses is truly among the most famous engraved by Bosse. From the 17th century, it was obviously very popular, if one believes the important number of works engraved or painted, from the middle of the century, after these prints" (Bnf). Respectively: 26,7 x 33,3 cm at sight for the sheet. 34 x 41,5 cm with the frame / 25,8 x 32,8 cm for the sheet. 34 x 41,5 cm with frame. Condition A/B (not examined outside their frame). Set of 2 plates.