Antique Master Print-CLASSICAL-FEMALE-FIGURE-OIL LAMP-SCHOLAR-BvO-c.1700

A print of a classical scene with a female figure seated next to a tall standard with a oil lamp on top. The oil lamp represents knowledge, wisdom, and spiritual illumination. The woman is depicted in a contemplative or restful pose, with her chin resting on her hand. She appears to be draped in flowing robes that reveal her shoulders and chest, typical of classical or allegorical representations. The standard next to her is ornate, with a flaming oil lamp at the top. The background is etched with diagonal shading. On the bottom right corner, there is a signature or inscription, “BvO In et fec”.

Made by BvO (initials) after BvO.

Medium: Etching on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 12 x 13.3 cm (4.72 x 5.24 inch). Image size: 10.6 x 11.7 cm. (4.17 x 4.61 inch).

Condition: good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

CLASSICAL-FEMALE-FIGURE-OIL LAMP-SCHOLAR | PCO-C44-4

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Source: unknown, to be determined.