Title Page for "Thesavrvs Antiqvitatvm et Historianrvm Italie, Mari Lingvistico et Alpibvs Vicinae Tome Secondi Pars Prior"
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Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
12 7/16 x 7 1/4 in. (31.6 x 18.4 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Helen and János Scholz, 1958
Accession Number
58.648.2(1)
Tags
Art Historical Context
This intricate engraving by Dutch artist Jan Goeree serves as the title page for *Thesavrvs Antiqvitatvm et Historianrvm Italie, Mari Lingvistico et Alpibvs Vicinae Tome Secondi Pars Prior*, a scholarly tome from the early 18th century exploring the antiquities and histories of Italy, the Ligurian Sea, and neighboring Alpine regions. Goeree, renowned for his precise line work in book illustrations, captures a dramatic vignette bustling with men and women locked in battle, swords clashing amid classical motifs. Measuring 12 7/16 x 7 1/4 inches, the print exemplifies the Baroque era's flair for ...
About the Artist
Jan Goeree · 1670–1731
Comment on works: Painter; Draughtsman; Engraver; History; Subjects in landscapes