Ancient World, Mythology, Statues, Mercury, Hermes

"Pierres Gravees Antiques"

"Mercure infernal" "Larracheur de pine"

Copper etching after the drawing by Jean Baptiste Vicar (1762-1834)

Gouache hand-colored

Published in "Tableaux, statues, bas-reliefs e camees de la Galerie de Flöorence et duy Palais Pitti"

Florence, 1789-1807

Very good condition.

Image: 14.5 x 24.5 cm (ca. 5.5 x 9.6")

Original antique print 

Fine copper engravings from: "Tableaux, statues, bas-reliefs et camées, de la Galérie de Florence et du Palais Pitti / dessinés par M. Wicar“ 

Published in Paris by Chez Lacombe in series 1789-1814. 

Many of the plates show two images. The upper image may be a sculpture or painting and the lower part has one or two ancient engraved gems (camees). Many of the paintings show mythological or Christian themes. Others showlandscapes, genre scenes or allegories.All prints are in fine condition unless otherwise described. 

Image:11,5 x 15,3 cm (ca. 4.5 x 6") interior design, wall decoration, ideas, idea, gift ideas, present, vintage, charming, special, decoration, home interior, living room design