Antique Mythology Print-OENEUS-DIANA-WINE-Picart-1733

Original etching and engraving combination on a verge type hand laid paper. 100% original and authentic. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 31.5 x 48.5 cm. The image size is ca. 25 x 34.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 12.4 x 19.1 inch. The image size is ca. 9.8 x 13.6 inch.

Plate: ‘ Oeneus King of Calydon, having neglected Diana in a Sacrifice, is punished for his impiety.’ (Plate is accompanied by text in French, English, German and Dutch under image.) Oeneus, or Oineus was a Calydonian king, son of Porthaon, husband of Althaea and father of Deianira, Meleager and Melanippe. He introduced winemaking to Aetolia, which he learned from Dionysus. He forgot to consecrate the first fruits of his harvest to Diana. Having neglected Diana / Artemis in a sacrifice, the virgin huntress thus sent a gigantic boar to ravage his lands and punish him for his failure. The monster was eventually captured but in the process Oeneus’ entire family perished. This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: ‘Tafereel, of Beschryving van den prachtigen Tempel der Zang-Godinnen.’ (Translation from Dutch: Scene or description of the magnificent temple of singing godesses. Temple of the Muses.), by Bernard Picart Le Romain and published by H. Chatelain in Amsterdam, 1733. This is the first edition of this beautiful work, which took three years to complete, is a highlight of 18th century Dutch book illustration. The work consists of 60 full-page folio size plates within different ornamental borders, illustrating the Metamorphoses by Ovidius. Artists and Engravers: The author and engraver of this work is Bernard Picart (1673-1733). He was a French painter and engraver. He received his art education from his father, Etienne (1632-1721), from Le Brun and Jouvenet at the Royal Academy. His talents developed rapidly: at the age of sixteen he gained honors at the Academy of Paris.He was born in Paris and died in Amsterdam. Other engravers worked on this work as well.

Condition: Fine. General age related toning.

Keywords: ANTIQUE MYTHOLOGY PRINT-OENEUS-DIANA-WINE-PICART

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