Antique Master Print-GALATEA-SEA-TRITONS-VASES-Delsenbach-von Erlach-1721

Two elaborately carved vases, one dedicated to the goddess Galatea, the other to sea Tritons. Both are placed on stone pillars with a view of a grand palace or temple in the background. People can be seen strolling across the grounds.

Made by Johann Adam Delsenbach after Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach.

Medium: Hand-colored engraving, copper engraving (Kopergravure) on Hand-laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 47 x 36 cm (18.5 x 14.17 inch). Image size: 41.5 x 28.5 cm. (16.34 x 11.22 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Restored, with a mended tear at the top of the sheet. Vertical fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

ARCHITECTURE, VASES, GALATEA, SEA TRITONS, ENGRAVING, CLASSICAL, MYTHOLOGICAL, FISCHER VON ERLACH | PCO-B8-14

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

“Entwurff einer historischen Architectur” by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, 1721.

Biography engraver: Johann Adam Delsenbach (1687-1745) was a German engraver known for his detailed copper engravings, particularly in architectural works. He collaborated with leading architects, including Fischer von Erlach, to illustrate important works in architecture.

Biography artist: Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach (1656-1723) was an Austrian architect and engraver, known for his comparative history of world architecture, “Entwurff einer historischen Architectur.” His work included designs for notable buildings and was pivotal in Baroque architecture.