Framed Copperplate Engraving with Religious Motif

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Copperplate with religious motif : this beautiful copperplate, created using the intaglio technique, depicts a detailed religious scene with figures … Read more Copperplate with religious motif : this beautiful copperplate, created using the intaglio technique, depicts a detailed religious scene with figures of saints, angels and the baby jesus. The entire composition is finely carved and shows exceptional artistic workmanship and precision. The image is framed in a wooden frame with decorative gold trim, which gives the entire work an elegant and classic look. Details: - technique: copperplate - frame: wooden with decorative gold trim - condition: good, with minor signs of age on the paper and frame history: the copperplate bears a seal with the inscription "proprietà artistica e letteraria firenze presso l'incisore," indicating that the work originates from florence. This seal testifies to the high artistic and literary value of the work. Additional text on the work states "raf. Buonaiuti dis." and "ach. Paris imp.," which may refer to the authors or publishers of this work. Dimensions: - overall dimensions with frame: height 117 cm, width 97 cm, depth 3 cm - dimensions of the copperplate itself: height 101 cm, width 81 cm provenance: the back of the frame contains a label from the address 10, rue des foulons, gand, indicating that the frame was made or sold in the belgian city of gand (gent). Photos: 1. General view of the copperplate in the frame. 2. Detail of the angels. 3. Detail of the hand holding the book. 4. Detail of the seal and inscription. 5. Detail of the text "proprietà artistica e letteraria firenze presso l'incisore". 6. Detail of the label on the back of the frame. This copperplate is a great addition to any art collection or as a unique decorative element for a classic interior. See less