Love and Strength: Leonem. Domans. Alexandri Opus. Picart engraving c1725

$350.00

Alexandri Work. Engraved gemstone magnified in engraving by Picart c1725. Picart's (much magnified) gemstone carving suggesting the Strength of Love, with Putti. 

Copperplate engraving circa 1725 by Bernard Picart (1673-1733), from a series on carved gems that portrayed ancient subjects, including Kings, and Greek and Roman gods and mythology. The stunning hand-colour in gouache and watercolour sets off the subject matter beautifully, but was not done at the time of publication.

Picart was a superb draughtsman and engraver, taught by his father, engraver Etienne Picart. At the age of 16, Bernard won a prize at the Academy of Paris. Bernard Picart worked in Paris, Antwerp and Amsterdam, and developed a beautiful graphic style that combined both French and Dutch artistic influences. He became a Protestant convert, and was best known for his illustration of religious themes.

Page size is 250 x 395mm (10 x 15.5 inches) Plate mark, 19 x 28 cm (7.5 x 11 inches)