Roman soldiers sleeping and resting after the capture of Carthage

Giulio Romano (After) & Pietro Santi Bartoli

Verlag: Giacinto Parbeni, Rome., 1660

Beschreibung

Late 17th Century Copper Engraving. Trimmed close but with artist and engraver and publisher details within image. Small frieze style copper engraving depicting 3 military figures wearied after a battle. Perhaps one of a series? There is a rust or faded ink mark to image above titles left hand side and 3 light old stains (small) on the right. The reverse has two letter in a 17th century hand "P & S" left and right of a vertical crease line this line or lettering isn't noticed or visible from the front. The image is a deep and clear strike a paper restorer would be able to remove the mark. Measures: 12.5 x 36 cm. Guaranteed genuine *NOTE. From the British Museum example. The print represents the 'Roman soldiers sleeping and resting after the capture of Carthage'. Related to the tapestry after Giulio Romano's design for the series with the 'Gestures of Scipio Africanus'. For further bibliography see: S. Massari, 'Giulio Romano pinxit et delineavit. Opere grafiche autografe di collaborazione e bottega', Rome 1993, n.276. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers A271

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Roman soldiers sleeping and resting after ...

Verlag: Giacinto Parbeni, Rome.

Erscheinungsdatum: 1660

Einband: No Binding

Illustrator: Pietro Santi Bartoli

Zustand: Very Good

Auflage: Limited Edition