‘NIOBES FILLE’

– Plate 228: Engraving of a young female figure, identified as one of the daughters of Niobe. She stands gracefully with a solemn expression, draped in classical robes, and holds the edge of her cloak as if seeking protection or modesty.

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Description

Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.

Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

NIOBE, DAUGHTER OF NIOBE, GREEK MYTHOLOGY, TRAGIC MYTH, ANTIQUE SCULPTURE, CLASSICAL FEMALE FIGURE, MOURNING, THOMASSIN | PCO-C52-73

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

From: “Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles” by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).

Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.