Giuseppe Capparoni

The Captain of the Swiss Guard - Etching by Giuseppe Capparoni - 1828

1828

Gentleman of the Cardinal is an Artwork realized in 1827 by the Engraver, Giuseppe Capparoni (Rome 1800- 1879). Etching hand colored on ivory paper. Signed on plate and dated on the...

The Swiss  Lieutenant is an Artwork realized in 1828 by the Engraver, Giuseppe Capparoni (Rome 1800- 1879). Etching hand colored on ivory paper. Signed on plate and dated on the rig...

The Noble Pontifical Guard is an Artwork realized in 1827 by the Engraver, Giuseppe Capparoni (Rome 1800- 1879). Etching hand colored on ivory paper. Signed on plate and dated on th...

"Cursore Pontificio" is an Artwork realized in 1827 by the Engraver, Giuseppe Capparoni (Rome 1800- 1879). Etching hand colored on ivory paper. Signed on plate and dated on the righ...

Distinguished Duty: Handcolored Print of a Swiss Guard Sergeant, Plate 40, 1862 This striking handcolored lithograph, Distinguished Duty, is Plate 40 from the 1862 second edition...

Commanding Tradition: Handcolored Print of the Swiss Guard General, Plate 38, 1862 This stunning handcolored lithograph, Commanding Tradition, is Plate 38 from the 1862 second edi...

This original print is Johann Georg Wille's copper engraving of a Sappeur of the Swiss Guard from 1779. Wille was a notable artist and engraver known for his portraits and engravings during the 18th century. The piece depicts a half-length portrait of a soldier in the uniform of the Swiss Guard, likely in service in Italy, perhaps even in Rome, given the connection of the Swiss Guard with the Vatican. The soldier is portrayed as a sapper or pioneer, carrying out specialized military tasks. The dimensions of the paper and the technique used (copper engraving on paper) give a sense of the physical aspects of the artwork. The condition report indicates some minor damage but an overall good state, with some restoration work done. It's fascinating how historical artworks like this engraving can provide insights into military attire, cultural connections, and artistic techniques of the time. More details: Johann Georg Wille (1715 Königsberg, Giessen - 1808 Paris): "Sapeur des gardes suisses" Portrait of a man wearing a feather-trimmed fur hat and a sash worn over his uniform, breast piece with profile to the left, 1779. Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Dessine et gravé par Wille Graveur du Roi". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "SAPEUR DES GARDES SUISSES ...". Keywords: Soldier; Uniform; Man; Soldier portrait...

Timeless Authority: Handcolored Print of a Swiss Guard Officer, Plate 39, 1862 This elegant handcolored lithograph, Timeless Authority, is Plate 39 f...