Bernard de Montfaucaon Wall Decorations

Great images of mushrooms. Unframed. Published, circa 1900. The size given is for one print Free shipping

Wonderful images by Edmund Dulac Tipped in plate onto paper Lithograph. Published C.1930 The measurement given is the paper size not the actual coloured printed image. Free shi...

Wonderful pair of cactus prints. Lithographs Original hand color Published by S.Curtis. Dated 1826 Unframed.

Great images of shells Unframed. Lithographs with original hand color. Published 1847 Free shipping.

Lovely pair of prints Lithographs Original color Published, circa 1870 Unframed. Free shipping

Original antique print titled 'Histoire Naturelle, Le Renne'. Engraving of a deer. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1800.

Wonderful pair of prints of architectural drawings London buildings Published 1906 Unframed and not matted. The size is for one of the prints Free shipping.  

Wonderful pair of prints of architectural drawings by Voysey Published 1906 Unframed and not matted. The size is for one of the prints Free shipping.  

Diana of the Ephesians Antique Engraving, Montfaucon Antiquité Expliquée 1721 This original early eighteenth-century copper engraving depicts the famed Diana of the Ephesians (Artemis of Ephesus), one of the most recognizable and symbolically rich cult images of the ancient world. The plate originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s monumental antiquarian publication *L’Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures*, published in Paris in 1721, a foundational scholarly work that systematically documented classical antiquities and helped establish archaeology as an academic discipline. Montfaucon’s encyclopedic project sought to gather visual knowledge of ancient civilizations through carefully engraved illustrations based on surviving sculptures, coins, manuscripts, and earlier collections. This engraving presents the Ephesian Artemis in her distinctive archaic form: a rigid frontal figure crowned with a mural headdress, arms extended, and a body covered with symbolic registers. The multiple rounded forms across the torso—traditionally interpreted as fertility attributes—reflect the goddess’s role as a universal mother and protector of nature. Bands of animals, mythological creatures, and sacred motifs reinforce her association with cosmic order, fertility, and the natural world. Unlike the athletic huntress Artemis familiar from Greek sculpture, the Ephesian Diana represents an older Anatolian cult tradition absorbed into Greco-Roman religion. The engraving therefore documents not only a sculpture but also Enlightenment-era attempts to understand ancient religious symbolism through comparative study. Montfaucon’s precise linework and balanced composition exemplify the refined craftsmanship of Parisian copperplate engraving during the early 18th century, combining scholarly accuracy with strong decorative appeal. Today, engravings from L’Antiquité expliquée are highly regarded by collectors of classical antiquity, archaeology, and early academic illustration. The graphic symmetry and sculptural clarity make this image particularly suitable for interiors ranging from traditional libraries to contemporary gallery walls. This original antique engraving is offered unframed, allowing flexibility to select a frame that best suits the intended interior. Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning and light discoloration to the paper, consistent with early eighteenth-century prints. Minor edge wear and handling marks confined mainly to the margins. Plate impression visible. Blank verso. Framing tips: A dark walnut or ebonized frame with a wide ivory mat enhances the classical presence of the figure. For a modern interior, a slim black frame with generous mat spacing creates a museum-quality presentation emphasizing the engraving’s symmetry. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Bernard de Montfaucon, France, Paris, 1721 Keywords: Diana of Ephesus, Artemis of Ephesus engraving, Montfaucon Antiquité expliquée, antique classical engraving, Ephesian Diana print, Greek mythology print...

Wonderful pair of architectural prints. Copper-plate engravings by J.Newton after designs by Vetruvius Published C.1790 Unframed and not matted.

Wonderful print of St Vincent De Paul Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper s...

Antique print titled 'Neufundländischer Hund (..) - Barry, Hund vom St. Bernhardsberg (..)'. Original antique print of a Newfoundland and St. Bernard dog. This print originates from ...