Antique Print-PORTRAIT-PAUL THE APOSTLE-SWORD-Lebarbier-Ruotte-ca. 1770

Stipple and line engraving on laid paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 44.3 x 54.5 cm. The image size is ca. 31.5 x 44.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 17.4 x 21.5 inch. The image size is ca. 12.4 x 17.5 inch.

Antique print, titled: ‘Saint Paul.’ – A large portrait of Paul the Apostle (originally Saul of Tarsus), with his attribute: a sword. Published in Paris by Basset. The Basset firm was an important publisher located on rue Saint-Jacques, active from 1700 to 1865. The Basset’s published a variety of prints: from luxurious art prints, optical prints to inexpensive prints, children prints and even wallpaper. They smartly adapted and manoeuvered through changing political times.Artists and Engravers: Made by ‘Louis-Charles Ruotte’ after ‘Le Barbier aine’. Louis Charles I Ruotte (French. 1754-1806). Jean-Jacques-Francois le Barbier / Lebarbier, the elder (1738-1826) was a French history painter who originated from Rouen.

Condition: Good, given age. Tiny stains in the margins. Some foxing in the lower edge of the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-PORTRAIT-PAUL THE APOSTLE-SWORD-LEBARBIER-RUOTTE

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