Beschreibung
The second edition of Franciscus Junius's treatise on the art of the ancient Greeks and Romans. In the original Latin.First published in 1637, this second edition was greatly expanded and enlarged, with an added index and account of the author's life, provided by editor J.G. Graevius.Junius's work is considered one of the earliest and most influential studies on classical art and aesthetics during the Renaissance period, contributing to a broader renewed interest in the study of ancient civilizations during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.Illustrated with an engraved copper plate title page, but lacking the engraved portrait of the author.With the register [2], *4, +3-4, 2+-3+4, A-2O4, 2P-2T2, *4, 2*-7*2, A-2F4, 2G-2L2. Text leaves collated and complete.ESTC Citation No. R11629Two volumes in one, with individual title pages, pagination and register.With a bookplate indicating this work as awarded to the Bishopric of Cornwall by Rev Frank Parker in 1883 to the front pastedown, and small ink inscriptions to head of front free endpaper and engraved title page.The treatise aims to revive and promote the study of ancient painting, which was highly admired during the Renaissance as a model of excellence. Junius emphasizes the importance of studying and imitating the works of the ancients to achieve artistic perfection. He explores different genres of painting, such as portraiture, history painting, and mythology, and provides examples and analysis of ancient artworks. Rebacked, in a full calf binding with original boards restored. Rubbing to boards, with remnants of sticker to spine tail. Retaining the original endpapers, with hinges reinforced. Bookplate to front pastedown, ink inscriptions to head of front free endpaper and engraved title. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned, but generally clean, with instances of light spotting. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 862F42
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