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Rare Engraving of The Opera about The Birth of The Archduchess of Austria, 1678

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Antique print titled 'Romanus Dictator coram populorem expediens'. Engraving of a dictator who signs his orders. This engraving shows one of the stage sets for 'Il Fuoco Eterno Custodito Dalle Vestali', an opera celebrating the birth of Maria Anna Antonia, Archduchess of Austria in 1672. Artists and Engravers: Balthazar Sigismond Setlezky (1695-1774) studied under Johann Andreas Pfeffel the Elder. He engraved in the style of artists such as Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684 - 1721) and the Roos painters. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Some wear and soiling, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1670-1679
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1678
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-10867 1stDibs: LU3054326811582

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