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Original hand-colored copper plate engraving by Frederick Hendrik Van Hove titled "The Painting" from Richard Blome's "The Gentleman's Recreation" printed … Read more Original hand-colored copper plate engraving by Frederick Hendrik Van Hove titled "The Painting" from Richard Blome's "The Gentleman's Recreation" printed in London, 1686. Depicts a female figure holding palette and brushes in center, with another female figure holding a painting before her; beside her to the left, male figure holding compass, with sketches and geometrical instruments on ground beside him; center right, three female figures, with mirror, triangle, and trumpet; center left, busts of female and male heads; upper left, eagle with wreath in its mouth, above which, Pan with pipes, and a female with five breasts lactating onto the male and female painters below; upper right, Zeus with thunderbolt, Hercules with club and lion pelt, and Minerva with snake; coat of arms in lower margin. Sheet size: 14-1/2 x 9 inches. Consistent with age, printed on laid (chain) paper with visible and tactile plate lines. See less
- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 14.5ʺH
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- 17th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Printmaking Materials
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Overall good condition; typical age-related toning; 3/16-inch center right margin tear not extending into print verso repaired and not visible; … moreOverall good condition; typical age-related toning; 3/16-inch center right margin tear not extending into print verso repaired and not visible; 3/4-inch faint diagonal crease center bottom margin not extending into print. Photographs are detailed and taken under controlled lighting; post-production is performed with calibrated monitors. Thus, our photographs accurately capture the work's condition and colors. However, monitors vary and can affect the way art appears online. Contact us for any concerns. less
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