Orlando redt Olympia van de Orca

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height 420 mm x width 449 mm

Art Historical Context

Francesco Bartolozzi (172–1815), a Italian engraver renowned for his delicate stipple technique, created *Orlando redt Olympia van Orca* during his prolific career spanning Europe. Working primarily in etching—a printmaking method where acid etches intricate lines into a metal plate large-scale work (420 mm × 449 mm) exemplifies precision and tonal subtlety Bartolozzi brought to reproductive prints, often inspired by paintings of historical or literary scenes. His style bridged Rococo elegance with emerging Neoclassicism, making complex narratives accessible through affordable prints. The tit...

About the Artist

Francesco Bartolozzi · 1727–1815

Francesco Bartolozzi (1727–1815) was an Italian engraver whose most productive period was spent in London, where he became the leading exponent of stipple engraving and a founding member of the Royal Academy. Born in Florence and trained first as a painter before turning to engraving in Venice, he established his reputation in Rome before being recruited by the English Royal Librarian Richard Dalt...