Antique Print of Saint Eustachius and Saint Odoardus, 1762

About the Item

Antique print titled 'S. Eustathius - S. Odoardus'. Scarce plate showing Saint Eustachius/Eustace and Saint Odoardus. After one of the frescoes Domenico Zapieri painted for the Abbey of Grottaferrata (near Rome). This Abbey was founded by St. Nilus of Rossano and St.Bartolomeus in 1004. The frescoes were commissioned from Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) by Cardinal Odoardo Farnese; the titular Abbot of this Abbey. This print originates from 'Picturae Dominici Zampierii, vulgo Domenichino, quae extant in sacello sacrae aedi Cryptoferratensi adjuncto tabulis aeneis incisae' published 1762. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'A. Capellan' after 'Domenico Zampieri'. Antonio Capellan (Venice, ca. 1740– Rome, 1793) was an Italian engraver, active in a Neoclassical style. Domenico Zampieri, known as Domenichino for his shortness (October 21, 1581 – April 6, 1641), was an Italian Baroque painter of the Bolognese or Carracci School of painters. Condition: Good, given age. Some staining in the margins. A few spots, mainly in the margins. Two tiny worm holes upper right margin, not affecting image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1762 Overall size: 34 x 47 cm. Image size: 29 x 38 cm. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space. We offer a wide range of authentic antique prints for any budget.

Dimensions:

Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1762

Condition:

Good, given age. Some staining in the margins. A few spots, mainly in the margins. Two tiny worm holes upper right margin, not affecting image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: PCT-630101stDibs: LU3054329243362

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