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Large Engraving on Paper, Bernard Picart (1673–1733), France, 18th century
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Large Antique Engraving on Paper – Bernard Picart (1673–1733)
Neptune Commands Aeolus to Calm the Waves
France, Early 18th Century
Important engraved print on paper depicting Neptune commanding Aeolus to calm the waves, a dramatic mythological scene taken from the decoration of the vaulted ceiling of the Great Gallery of the Palais-Royal in Paris. This powerful composition was engraved by Bernard Picart after the celebrated painting by Antoine Coypel, Premier Peintre du Roi and official painter to Philippe d’Orléans, Regent of France.
The scene embodies Neptune’s divine authority over the seas, mastering the raging elements and surrounded by allegorical figures and marine deities. The expansive and theatrical composition is characteristic of French royal decorative art of the early 18th century. Picart’s refined burin engraving captures the richness of the original design with remarkable precision, conveying movement, depth, and dramatic intensity.
This engraving belongs to the series representing the paintings of the vaulted ceiling of the Great Gallery of the Palais-Royal. An example is held in the collections of the Bibliothèque nationale de France, Department of Prints and Photography.
The engraving is laid down (marouflaged) on its original plywood panel, a period mounting that enhances its structural stability and reflects historical presentation practices. It is sold unframed.
Inscriptions:
– lower left:
“Peint par Mr. Coypel Ecuyer premier Peintre du Roy et son A.R. Monseigneur le Duc d’Orleans Regent du Royaume. / A Paris chez Tardieu, rue des Noyers, vis-à-vis celle des anglais”
– lower center:
“QVOS EGO / Un des tableaux de la Voûte de la grande gallerie du Palais Royal”
– lower right:
“J.M. Natier del. B. Picart Sculpsit 1717”
Period: 18th century
Medium: Engraving on paper, laid down on original plywood panel
Subject: Classical mythology, French royal decorative art, Palais-Royal
Condition: Very good overall condition for an early 18th-century engraving, with original patina and minor age-related wear consistent with its age
A highly decorative and scholarly work, ideal for collectors of antique prints, classical mythology, and French 18th-century art, as well as for those interested in the artistic heritage of the Palais-Royal.
- Creator:Bernard Picart (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 0.12 in (3 mm)
- Style:Louis XV (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1715
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:NICE, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9202248284112
Bernard Picart
Bernard Picart was a French engraver who is well-known for his illustrated books, including the Bible and Ovid. His most famous work is Cérémonies Et Coutumes Religieuses de Tous Les Peuples Du Monde, published from 1723–43 and defined as "an immense effort to record the religious rituals and beliefs of the world in all their diversity as objectively and authentically as possible" by Jonathan I. Israel.
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