Details
Description
Antique print titled 'Les Géans ou les Titans (\.)'. This print depicts the Giants attempting to Scale Heaven by piling … Read more Antique print titled 'Les Géans ou les Titans (\.)'. This print depicts the Giants attempting to Scale Heaven by piling mountains upon one another. Giants were the children of Gaia or Gaea, who was fertilized by the blood of Uranus, after Uranus was castrated by his son Cronus. To challenge the Olympian gods the Giants Otus and Ephialtes hoped to reach the top of Mount Olympus by stacking the mountain ranges of Thessaly, Pelion, and Ossa, on top of each other. This print originates from 'Tafereel, of Beschryving van den prachtigen Tempel der Zang-Godinnen' by B. Picart. Artists and Engravers: Published by H. Chatelain, Amsterdam. Condition: Very good, please study image carefully. Date: 1733 Overall size: 29 x 44 cm. Image size: 25 x 35 cm. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space. See less
- Dimensions
- 11.42ʺW × 17.32ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Early 18th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Cancellation Policy - Prior to shipping or local pickup, buyers may cancel an order for up to 48 hours, unless otherwise specified.
Related Collections
- Medium-Density Fibreboard Original Prints
- Soicher Marin Original Prints
- Rattan Original Prints
- Silver Finish Original Prints
- Original Prints in Panama City, FL
- Ralph Lauren Original Prints
- Original Prints in Salt Lake City
- Damien Hirst Original Prints
- Johannes Kip Original Prints
- Original Prints in Lexington, KY
- Sam Francis Original Prints
- Dye Transfer Original Prints
- Botanical Prints
- Framed Prints
- Bird Prints
- Woodblock Prints
- Screen Prints
- Japanese Woodblock Prints
- Thomas McKnight Original Prints
- George Barbier Original Prints
- Frank Stella Original Prints
- Gustave Baumann Original Prints
- Teak Original Prints
- Louis XIII Original Prints
- Clay Original Prints