Antique Print-ANTIPOPE JOHN XXIII-BALDASSARRE COSSA-PORTRAIT-Picart-1714

Copperplate engraving on vellin type paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 17.5 x 24.5 cm. The image size is ca. 14 x 20 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 6.9 x 9.6 inch. The image size is ca. 5.5 x 7.9 inch.

Plate : ‘Jean XXIII.’ This plate shows a portrait of Baldassarre Cossa (c. 1370 – 1418), Pope John XXIII (1410–1415) during the Western Schism. The Catholic Church regards him as an antipope. This original antique engraving originates from unknown source.Artists and Engravers: Bernard Picart (1673-1733) 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. This plate engraved by Louis de Surugue.

Condition: Good. General age related toning and soiling.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-ANTIPOPE JOHN XXIII-BALDASSARRE COSSA-PORTRAIT-PICART

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