Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528)

The Death of the Virgin Nuremberg, 1510 Woodcut In contrast to the highly-wrought drama of his Apocalypse series, Dürer’s Life of the Virgin cycle incorporates more naturalistic settings, intended to appeal to a broader public. This sorrowful scene shows the Virgin Mary on her death bed surrounded by her apostles. Dürer’s ability to create movement and his … Read more

Valentin le Febvre (1642-1680/2) after Tintoretto (c.1518-1594)

Raccolta di opere scelte: Christ healing the sick at the pool of Bethesda Flemish, published in Venice 1786 Engraving Title page and 59 engravings after mainly Venetian paintings published by Teodoro Viero, Venice, 1786. The majority of the plates are by Le Febvre, S. Maniago, A. Zucchi, and P. Monaco. Purchased 1956 (No. 56.10/19)

Valentin le Febvre (1642-1680/2) after Titian (c.1488/90-1576)

Raccolta di opere scelte: the Virgin Mary, St Andrew and other saints Venice, published 1786 Engraving Title page and 59 engravings after mainly Venetian paintings published by Teodoro Viero, Venice, 1786. The majority of the plates are by V. Le Febvre, S. Maniago, A. Zucchi, and P. Monaco. Purchased in London, March 1956 for £7 … Read more

Valentin Le Febvre (1642-1680/2) after Titian (c.1488/90-1576)

Raccolta di opere scelte: The Holy Family and St Jerome Venice, published 1786 Engraving Title page and 59 engravings after mainly Venetian paintings published by Teodoro Viero, Venice, 1786. The majority of the plates are by Le Febvre, S. Maniago, A. Zucchi, and P. Monaco. Purchased in London, March 1956 for £7 (No. 56.10/16)

Valentin Le Febvre (1642-1680/2) after Veronese (1528-1588)

Raccolta di opere scelte: Faith (in Heaven, contemplating the day of his greatness with a sacrifice at his feet) Venice, published 1786 Engraving Title page and 59 engravings after mainly Venetian paintings published by Teodoro Viero, Venice, 1786. The majority of the plates are by Le Febvre, S. Maniago, A. Zucchi, and P. Monaco. Purchased … Read more

Valentin Le Febvre (1642-1680/2) after Titian (c. 1488/90-1576)

Raccolta di opere scelte: David and Goliath Venice, first published 1680 Engraving Plate: 332 x 310; paper: 747 x 510 mm Title page and 59 engravings after mainly Venetian paintings published by Teodoro Viero, Venice, 1786. The majority of the plates are by Le Febvre, S. Maniago, A. Zucchi, and P. Monaco. Purchased in London, … Read more

Pietro Monaco (1707-1772) after Bernardo Strozzi (c.1581-1644)

Raccolta di opere scelte: St Peter released from prison by the angel Venice, published 1786 Engraving Title page and 59 engravings after mainly Venetian paintings published by Teodoro Viero, Venice, 1786. The majority of the plates are by Le Febvre, S. Maniago, A. Zucchi, and P. Monaco. Purchased in London, March 1956 for £7 (No. … Read more

Johann Gottfried Seuter (1707-1809), after Titian (c. 1488/90-1576)

Raccolta di opere scelte: The Annunciation Venice, published 1786 Etching and engraving Title page and 59 engravings after mainly Venetian paintings published by Teodoro Viero, Venice, 1786. The majority of the plates are by Le Febvre, S. Maniago, A. Zucchi and P. Monaco. This print is credited in the lettering beneath to JG Seuter (aka … Read more

Valentin Le Febvre (1642-1680/2) after Titian

Raccolta di opere scelte: St Anthony of Padua heals the wrathful son Venice, published 1786 Engraving Title page and 59 engravings after mainly Venetian paintings published by Teodoro Viero, Venice, 1786. The majority of the plates are by Le Febvre, S. Maniago, A. Zucchi, and P. Monaco. Signed: ‘Valentino le Febre Disegno; e Scolpi all’Acqua … Read more

Valentin Le Febvre (1642-1680/2)

Raccolta di opere scelte: St Peter martyr Venice, published 1786 Engraving Title page and 59 engravings after mainly Venetian paintings published by Teodoro Viero, Venice, 1786. The majority of the plates are by Le Febvre, S. Maniago, A. Zucchi, and P. Monaco. Purchased 1956 (No. 56.10/2)

Valentin Le Febvre (1642-1680/2)

Raccolta di opere scelte: Title page Venice, published 1786 Engraving Title page and 59 engravings after mainly Venetian paintings published by Teodoro Viero, Venice, 1786.  The majority of the plates are by Le Febvre, S. Maniago, A. Zucchi, and P. Monaco. Purchased 1956 (No.56.10/1)

Nicolas de Son

Garden scene with courting couples  Paris, 1615 Engraving Paper: 187 x 269 mm; mount: 405 x 556 mm The etching reproduces a design by the German artist Johan Liss, who worked in Italy between 1621 and 1630. the garden is a reflection of Arcadia, an idealised rural retreat popularised in 16th-century Italian poetry. Two couples … Read more

Jean Morin (1590-1650)

Margaret Lemon  Paris, late 1630s Engraving 310 x 250mm Morin’s print reproduces Van Dyck’s portrait of Margaret Lemon (born around 1614) painted in 1638. the sitter, a courtesan and Van Dyck’s mistress, is known to have posed as his model repeatedly during his visits to England from 1631-41. She glances coquettishly at the viewer whilst … Read more

Jean Morin (1590-1650)

Jacques-Auguste de Thou (1553 – 1617) France, 1611 Engraving Paper: 328 x 261mm; mount: 558 x 405mm Morin was a French engraver best known for his portraits of royalty and politicians. This print was created after a painting by Ferdinand Elle (1570-1637), court artist to Louis XIII. De Thou was a French statesman who drafted … Read more

Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528)

The Vision of the Seven Candlesticks  Nuremberg, 1511 Woodcut Paper: 392 x 282 mm; mount 556 x 405 mm After the death of Christ, his discipline John journeyed to Patmos to escape persecution. In the dark recesses of a cave, John witnessed a series of miraculous visions of the Apocalyptic Christ. Crucified for claiming to … Read more

Owen McSwiny (1684-1754)

Tombeaux des princes, grands capitaines et autre hommes illustres qui ont fleuri dans la Grande Bretagne 1741 Engraving Paper: 652 x 424 mm; mount: 812 x 608 mm Eight engravings from the series publishes by McSwiny in 1741. Engraved by N. Dorigny, I. Cars, L. Desplaces, N.D. de Beauvais, B. Lepicie and J.P. Le Bas. … Read more

Owen McSwiny (1684-1754)

Tombeaux des princes, grands capitaines et autre hommes illustres qui ont fleuri dans la Grande Bretagne 1741 Engraving  Paper: 650 x 424 mm; mount: 812 x 608 mm Eight engravings from the series publishes by McSwiny in 1741. Engraved by N. Dorigny, I. Cars, L. Desplaces, N.D. de Beauvais, B. Lepicie and J.P. Le Bas. … Read more

Owen McSwiny (1684-1754)

Tombeaux des princes, grands capitaines et autre hommes illustres qui ont fleuri dans la Grande Bretagne 1741 Engraving  Paper: 651 x 423 mm; mount: 812 x 608 mm Eight engravings from the series publishes by McSwiny in 1741. Engraved by N. Dorigny, I. Cars, L. Desplaces, N.D. de Beauvais, B. Lepicie and J.P. Le Bas. … Read more