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Cherubic Mischief: A Rare Baroque Collection, circa 1620
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These original antique engravings are characteristic examples of 17th-century European art, possibly Italian, given some of the stylistic choices and the text. The images show putti, which are often depicted in Baroque art as chubby male children, usually nude and sometimes winged. They are not religious in nature but are often used in allegorical or decorative art.
From what can be seen, the text in the first image includes the title "NOVA RACCOLTA DI VARII SCHERZI DI PUTTINI NOVAMENTE POSTI IN LUCE" which translates to "New collection of various jokes of little boys newly brought to light." Below, it states "F.L.D. Ciartres. foruis." This suggests that the engravings were made by or for someone with the initials "F.L.D." and possibly published in Chartres, France. The term "foruis" could be a name or a term related to publishing.
Unfortunately, without more context, it's challenging to provide specific details about the maker and publisher. Identifying marks such as monograms or publisher's stamps are often key to pinpointing the exact origin of such engravings.
The last two images do not contain any visible text that would offer clues to their origin. They are numbered, suggesting they are part of a series, which was common for prints at the time, often designed to be collected or bound into books.
In a French catalogue published in 1858, named "Catalogue des livres, gravures, dessins, estampes et tableaux composant le cabinet", mentions the publication of the work in which these engravings were initially published.
It is a catalog listing of various works of art, and it includes a description related to the engravings in question. The entry reads:
"348. — Nova raccolta di varii scherzi di Puttini, posti in luce F. L. D. Ciartres fornis. 13 p. "
Translated to English:
"348. New collection of various jests of little boys, newly published by F. L. D. Ciartres fornis. 13 pages."
This indicates that the "Nova raccolta di varii scherzi di Puttini" is a collection of engravings (13 pages worth) and the 'fornis' seems to indicate the publisher or printer, which could be associated with the name "F. L. D. Ciartres." The context suggests that this work was created in an era related to or before Louis XIII of France, who reigned from 1610 to 1643. However, without a specific year mentioned, we can't be certain of the exact publication date of this collection.
More research needed.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 5.79 in (14.7 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1620-1629
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1620
- Condition:Good, given age. Some light staining in margins, not affecting image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Title page has two tiny holes in upper margin. Waist of putti covered in color. Study scans carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13677-1, BG-13677-6, BG-13677-71stDibs: LU3054338715102
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