Antique Mythology Print-JASON-GOLDEN FLEECE-Picart-1733

Original etching and engraving combination on a verge type hand laid paper. 100% original and authentic. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 28.8 x 41.8 cm. The image size is ca. 25.5 x 35.8 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 11.3 x 16.5 inch. The image size is ca. 10 x 14.1 inch.

Plate: ‘ The Golden Fleece won by Jason.’ (Plate is accompanied by text in French, English, German and Dutch under image.) Jason and the Argonauts arrived in Colchis (modern Black Sea coast of Georgia) to claim the fleece as his own. King Aeetes of Colchis promised to give it to him only if he could perform three certain tasks. With the help of Medea, Aeetes daughter he succeeded. This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: ‘Tafereel, of Beschryving van den prachtigen Tempel der Zang-Godinnen.’ (Translation from Dutch: Scene or description of the magnificent temple of singing godesses. Temple of the Muses.), by Bernard Picart Le Romain and published by H. Chatelain in Amsterdam, 1733. This is the first edition of this beautiful work, which took three years to complete, is a highlight of 18th century Dutch book illustration. The work consists of 60 full-page folio size plates within different ornamental borders, illustrating the Metamorphoses by Ovidius. Artists and Engravers: The author and engraver of this work is Bernard Picart (1673-1733). He was a French painter and engraver. He received his art education from his father, Etienne (1632-1721), from Le Brun and Jouvenet at the Royal Academy. His talents developed rapidly: at the age of sixteen he gained honors at the Academy of Paris.He was born in Paris and died in Amsterdam. Other engravers worked on this work as well.

Condition: Good, given age. A stain in the right margin. General age-related toning and occasional light stains from handling. Please study image carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE MYTHOLOGY PRINT-JASON-GOLDEN FLEECE-PICART

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