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Antique Mythological Print of Amoretti Dancing to the God Amor, circa 1900

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About the Item

Antique print titled 'Amorettentanz'. Mythological print of amoretti dancing around a monument to the god Amor. They are celebrating the abduction of Proserpina by Pluto. This incident is related in two side scenes. Amor is the companion of the goddess Venus, who is shown embracing him at top right. With his arrows, he spreads love around the world. Engraved by August Scherl after a painting by F. Albani, published circa 1900.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)Width: 28.35 in (72 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    General age-related toning. Few stains and some wear (slightly affecting image). Blindstamp lower left corner. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-126831stDibs: LU3054320988952

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