Antique Master Print-LAST-SUPPER-Morghen-Da Vinci-1768-1833

Medium: Etching and engraving on wove (vellin) paper.

Sheet size: 46 x 29.7 cm (18.11 x 11.69 inch). Image size: 46 x 29.7 cm. (18.11 x 11.69 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Trimmed. Small tear at bottom right margin and some surface paper damage with a small tear, backed. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

LAST SUPPER LEONARDO DA VINCI RAPHAEL MORGHEN TEODORO MATTEINI RELIGIOUS ENGRAVING APOSTOLIC ITALY MILAN | PCO-B2-04

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Published by Nicola d’Antoni, Italy. Based on the mural by Leonardo da Vinci in Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan. Drawing by Teodoro Matteini.

Reference: Halsey 84-1(6).

Biography engraver: Raphael Morghen (1758-1833) was an Italian engraver renowned for his refined interpretations of classical and Renaissance paintings. A favorite of aristocratic patrons, he engraved many masterpieces for wide European distribution.

Biography artist: Teodoro Matteini (1753-1831) was an Italian painter and draughtsman active in Venice and Florence, known for his academic and religious compositions. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was a Renaissance master celebrated for his innovation in painting, science, and engineering.