Antique Master Print-PRONOSTIQUES-LION-SATIRE-BRABANT-Maillart-1790

Description

The image shows a lion lying injured with symbolic objects such as a crown and broken scepter scattered around, suggesting defeat or betrayal. A female figure watches from the background.

Made by Philippe-Jozef Maillart after own design.

Medium: Etching and engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 25 x 20.2 cm (9.84 x 7.95 inch). Image size: 13.5 x 18.5 cm. (5.31 x 7.28 inch).

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

LION, SATIRE, ALLEGORY, BETRAYAL, REVOLUTION, BRABANTSE OMWENTELING, POLITICAL COMMENTARY | EXPO-470 (SATIRE)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Part of the collection of prints related to the Brabant Revolution (1787-1790), as cataloged by Frederik Muller in De Nederlandsche geschiedenis in platen. According to Van Rossem (“Revolutie op de koperplaat. Repertorium van politieke prenten tijdens de Brabantse Omwenteling, 1787-1792,” Leuven, 2012) these prints are mostly made by Phillipe-Joseph Maillart from Brussels, and they were published by Jacquet in Lille in 1790 (bound), authored by J.F. de la Rue, P.J. Maillart, Jeanne-Catherine M, Jean Baptiste de Bouse.

Reference: Frederik Muller, De Nederlandsche Geschiedenis in Platen, dl. II (jaren 1702 tot 1795), nr. 5058.

Biography engraver: Philippe-Jozef Maillart (1764-1856) was a Belgion artist active in the late 18th century, known for documenting the Brabant Revolution through prints.