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Original Antique Baroque Sermon Pulpit with Full Arch Elevation, circa 1740
About the Item
This is an original antique architectural design for a pulpit in baroque style dating approximately between 1740 and 1760.
The artist responsible for this design is Franz Xaver Habermann, and it was published by Johann Georg Hertel I in Augsburg. The design shows a richly decorated pulpit, typical of the Rococo style, which is known for its elaborate ornamentation, asymmetry, and curves. This image is one of four numbered plates related to this work. The detail in the engraving is meticulous, showcasing the elaborate aesthetic that characterized much of the European art and architecture during the mid-18th century.
Franz Xaver Habermann (1721–1796) was a German engraver and etcher who was active during the 18th century, a period marked by the Rococo style. Although not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, Habermann contributed significantly to the graphic arts during his time.
Habermann's work often featured architectural designs, such as the intricate pulpit depicted in the image you've provided. He was skilled in creating prints that detailed elaborate decorative schemes and architectural fantasies, which were popular during the Rococo period. His creations were known for their intricate details and the fluidity of their lines, capturing the lightness and ornamental excesses that characterized Rococo design.
Johann Georg Hertel I, who published Habermann's work, was part of a notable family of engravers and publishers in Augsburg, a city that was an important center for publishing in Europe at the time. The Hertel family played a significant role in disseminating artistic and architectural designs through their publications.
While specific details about Habermann’s life and training may not be as well-documented as those of major artists of his time, his surviving works suggest that he was a highly skilled engraver who had mastered the Rococo style, contributing to the spread of this aesthetic through his printed works. His designs would have influenced the tastes of the period, both within Germany and across Europe, where the appetite for such elaborate designs was significant.
More in detail about this engraving:
The print showcases a highly ornate pulpit in the Baroque style, viewed from the side angle. It is an architectural engraving, displaying the design in great detail. The pulpit is characterized by elaborate scrollwork, organic motifs, and dramatic curves, which are hallmarks of the Baroque period.
At the top of the pulpit, there is a decorative canopy, which includes a sculptural relief, possibly of religious significance, and is topped with what appears to be a figure of an angel. This figure adds a sense of verticality and grandeur to the structure, as it seems to watch over the proceedings from above.
The body of the pulpit itself is rich with decorative elements, including ornamental panels and a dynamic arrangement of curves and counter-curves. The pulpit is supported by a structure that includes a column or pedestal at the base, detailed with similar ornate patterns and motifs that resonate with the upper portions.
The drawing includes a side panel that might indicate the context in which the pulpit is set, suggesting the interior of a church with walls and possibly seating. Additionally, there is a ground plan to the lower part of the image, providing a bird's-eye view of the pulpit's footprint, which further aids in visualizing the spatial arrangement and the relation of the pulpit to its surroundings.
Overall, the print is a fine representation of Baroque ecclesiastical design, emphasizing drama, luxury, and movement through its complex decorative language. The craftsmanship of the engraving is meticulous, capturing the opulence and intricate designs that would have been carved into the wood or stone of the actual pulpit.
Note from seller: In our shop we also published the other three engravings in this series and they might still be on offer as well.
- Dimensions:Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1740-1749
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1740
- Condition:Good, given age. Light soiling near paper edges. Light staining. Left paper edges a bit rough from binding. Very light creasing from handling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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