Simon Thomassin Art

"Saint Michael Fighting the Dragon (B. 72; M., Holl. 174)" This engraving is a print from the Latin publication of the text of the Apocalypse of 1511. Dürer’s series dedicated to the Apocalypse comprises 15 engravings and a title sheet. The master worked on this series from 1496 to 1498. In 1511, Dürer repeated his Latin edition and provided it with a prohibition on the series being copied. The Apocalypse was intended for extremely varied levels of society. All of the sheets are united by the theme of the battle between good and evil. The work refers to a quote from the Revelation of St. John the Divine: “And there was war in heaven...

Jan Pieterszoon Saenredam (Dutch, 1565 - 1607) Taste - "Dulcia sepe nocent avido gustata palato, Votaq damnose luxurosa gule." (Translation...

Johannes Sadeler I (Flemish, ∗ 1550 in Brussels, Belgium – † 1600 Venice, Italy) Jonah Spat Up by the Whale (Sheet II) Engraved by Sadeler after an image created by Theodor Bernard...

Jorge Castillo - COMPOSICIÓN ERÓTICA (Erotic Composition) Date of creation: 1977 Medium: Etching on paper Edition: 75 + 20 E.A. Size: 50 x 65,5 cm Condition: In perfect conditions an...

Anthony Walker (British, 1726–1765) The Mowhawk Indian Warrior with his Tomax, scalping Knive &c. • Mid 18th Century copper plate engraving on laid pa...

This piece is a limited edition, pencil signed by the artist on the print and in the plate. It is part of my private collection of artists from the School of Paris era. It is in very...

Printed in 1941, this work entitled Morning Paper is a mezzotint and was the 32nd Presentation Print of the Chicago Society of Etchers. Founded by Chicago artist Bertha Jacques in 19...

Johannes Sadeler I (Flemish, ∗ 1550 in Brussels, Belgium – † 1600 Venice, Italy) Jonah thrown to the Whale (First Sheet) Engraved by Sadeler after an image created by Theodor Berna...

18th Century (c1740) etching/engraving , John II, Count of Hainaut Holland & Zeeland (1247-1304)

It is certainly the most appropriate translation of Pascale Hémery’s work, which takes a look at the places visited on a daily basis and during her travels abroad. This look is the s...

Heinrich Ulrich (aka Heinrich Ullrich) (fl.1567–1621) “Soldier with Hellebarde”, 1598, out of the series, “The Guard of Emperor Rudolph” (aka “Old German Soldiers...

After William Hogarth (British, 1697–1764) Royal Sports PIT TICKET • Engraving by William Dent (British), active from 1783 to 1793 • Inscribed bottom right: Dent sculp • Plate ca. 7.6 x 9.1cm • Image ca. 6.3 x 7.9 cm • Sheet ca. 23.5 x 15 cm Fantastic imagery full of detail and symbolism – For example discover the cast shadow of the dept collector with his truncheon, looming over the winner, whose fast gained riches are being stolen by a thief as we watch. This well know subject was originally created by the famous British artist William Hogarth and then reproduced over time by many contemporary artists as prints of various formats and as paintings. Here we have a rendition engraved by William Dent, who was active from 1783 to 1793 and signed his work in the plate bottom right. I think this impression would date to the late 18th or then to the very early 19th Century. I was told, that these small prints, served as entry tickets to cock fights in Georgian England...