Antique Print-TRIUMPH OF GALATEA-Vouet-Dorigny-1644

‘Cur non tuta lates tumides. Galatea, sub undis …’

etching / engraving on hand laid (vergé) paper. Watermark: large circle with letters I .. S?.
Sheet size: 20,4 x 25,5 cm. (8 x 10 inch). Image size: 19,7 x 24,5 cm. (7,8 x 9,6 inch).

Source unknown, to be determined.

Made by ‘Michel Dorigny’ after ‘Simon Vouet’. Michel Dorigny (1617-c.1666) was a pupil of Simon Vouet. Simon Vouet (1590-1649) was a French Baroque painter. He spent several years in Rome. He later worked in Paris. His designs were very popular.

Condition: Good, given age. Trimmed close to plate mark. Some light paper spots. Tear at bottom paper edge, backed. Light soiling and creasing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: TRIUMPH OF GALATEA

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