Antique Master Print-REBELS-PAYS-BAS-ANGELS-REBELLION-BRABANT-Maillart-1790

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‘”LES ANGES REBELLES DES PAYS-BAS OU LE R?VE D?UN AN”‘

– Depiction of rebellious angels climbing a steep rock, with some falling to the ground. Atop the rock is a throne guarded by a large Austrian eagle. Below the rock, a Capuchin friar is visible. Cited by Van Rossem, attributed as an Austrian print, contextually tied to revolutionary works.

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Depiction of rebellious angels climbing a steep rock, with some falling to the ground. Atop the rock is a throne guarded by a large Austrian eagle. Below the rock, a Capuchin friar is visible. Cited by Van Rossem, attributed as an Austrian print, contextually tied to revolutionary works.

Made by Philippe-Jozef Maillart after own design.

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

Sheet size: 24 x 32 cm (9.45 x 12.6 inch). Image size: 20 x 28 cm. (7.87 x 11.02 inch).

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

SATIRE, REBELLIOUS ANGELS, AUSTRIAN EAGLE, POLITICAL ALLEGORY, PAYS-BAS, BRABANT REVOLUTION | 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: FMH 5058, Van Rossem nr. 334.

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.

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Dimensions 32 × 24 × 1 cm

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