Description: The Prints CollectorOriginal Antique Maps and Prints ABOUT US VISIT OUR STORE Antique Print-Castor and Pollux or the Twins-Ovid-Picart-1733 Description: This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Tafereel, of Beschryving van den prachtigen Tempel der Zang-Godinnen.' (Translation from Dutch: Scene or description of the magnificent temple of singing godesses. Temple of the Muses.), by Bernard Picart Le Romain and published by H. Chatelain in Amsterdam, 1733. This is the first edition of this beautiful work, which took three years to complete, is a highlight of 18th century Dutch book illustration. The work consists of 60 full-page folio size plates within different ornamental borders, illustrating the Metamorphoses by Ovidius. Artists and Engravers: The author and engraver of this work is Bernard Picart (1673-1733). He was a French painter and engraver. He received his art education from his father, Etienne (1632-1721), from Le Brun and Jouvenet at the Royal Academy. His talents developed rapidly: at the age of sixteen he gained honors at the Academy of Paris.He was born in Paris and died in Amsterdam. Other engravers worked on this work as well. Subject: Plate: 'Castor and Pollux, or the Twins.' (Plate is accompanied by text in French, English, German and Dutch under image.) Disguised as a swan, Zeus visited Leda. She had two eggs from which one issued Pollux and Helen (immortal children of Zeus), and the other, Castor and Clytemnestra (the mortal children of Tyndareus). These twins were known as the Dioscuri and were semi-divine. Castor and Pollux formed a lifelong friendship. On an expedition against the Aphareids Castor was mortally wounded in battle. The grief of Pollux so touched Zeus that he made Castor immortal and placed the brothers among the stars in the constellation named Gemini, or The Twins.Condition: Very good, given age. Some foxing, hardly affecting image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 29.5 x 43 cm. The image size is ca. 26 x 36 cm.Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 11.6 x 16.9 inch. The image size is ca. 10.2 x 14.2 inch.Medium: Original etching and engraving combination on a verge type hand laid paper. 100% original and authentic.Location: E1-22SKU: TPC 12095.1Section: PICART-1733 ThePrintsCollector - LaurentiusOldMasterPrintsFrans LaurentiusMargo van Latum-van Dongen, Frank van LatumLocated in Zeeland (Noord-Brabant) - The Netherlands Free worldwide shipping on all orders of $70 or more.We ship our items to all locations worldwide.We ship within two business days upon receipt of payment.We ship by registered mail. Insurance is included. GO TO OUR STORE and explore our huge collection of fine antique maps and prints. We only accept payments via Paypal.Combined orders are possible! We will send a Paypal invoice on request!THE PRINTSCOLLECTOR GUARANTEES ITEMS SOLD THROUGH EBAY ARE GENUINE ORIGINALANTIQUE PRINTS IN THE CONDITION/TECHNIC AS DESCRIBED. ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS.
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Location: Zeeland
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Type: Antique Print
Artist: Bernard Picart
Subject: Mythology
Theme: Inspirational
Production Technique: Engraving
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Style: Realism
Features: Plate signed, Unframed
Material: Paper
Year of Production: 1733
Size: Large
Time Period Produced: 1700-1749
Culture: European
Region of Origin: Europe
Item Height: 16.9 in
Item Length: Not applicable
Item Width: 11.6 in
Signed: Yes
Framing: Unframed
Country/Region of Manufacture: Europe
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Image Orientation: Portrait
Height (Centimeters): 43 cm
Width (Centimeters): 29.5 cm
Medium: Engraving
Color: Black & White
