Samuel Bottschild (1641-1706) - Vulcanus and Venus - 1693
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Samuel Bottschild (1641–1706) designed and etched Vulcanus and Venus, 1693, a Baroque mythological etching in excellent condition, 190 × 295 mm, produced in Germany and signed 'Sam Bottschild / inv. et fecit'.
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A finely executed etching depicting Venus and Vulcan. In the foreground, Vulcan, the god of fire and metalworking, is shown forging a shield with the assistance of two figures, surrounded by pieces of armour and other implements of the forge. Venus appears above at right. The composition was conceived as an oval design for a ceiling decoration, combining classical mythology with the decorative illusionism characteristic of late seventeenth-century German art.
Signed: “Sam Bottschild / inv. et fecit”, identifying Samuel Bottschild as both designer and etcher.
Etching, 190 × 295 mm.
From the series Opera Varia Historica Poetica, published in Nuremberg by Johann Christoph Weigel in 1693. An interesting example of the sophisticated mythological and decorative print production of late seventeenth-century Germany.
Reference: Hollstein / German engravings, etchings and woodcuts c.1400-1700 (1-48)
Good impression in very good condition on handmade laid paper from the period. Authenticity 100% confirmed.
A finely executed etching depicting Venus and Vulcan. In the foreground, Vulcan, the god of fire and metalworking, is shown forging a shield with the assistance of two figures, surrounded by pieces of armour and other implements of the forge. Venus appears above at right. The composition was conceived as an oval design for a ceiling decoration, combining classical mythology with the decorative illusionism characteristic of late seventeenth-century German art.
Signed: “Sam Bottschild / inv. et fecit”, identifying Samuel Bottschild as both designer and etcher.
Etching, 190 × 295 mm.
From the series Opera Varia Historica Poetica, published in Nuremberg by Johann Christoph Weigel in 1693. An interesting example of the sophisticated mythological and decorative print production of late seventeenth-century Germany.
Reference: Hollstein / German engravings, etchings and woodcuts c.1400-1700 (1-48)
Good impression in very good condition on handmade laid paper from the period. Authenticity 100% confirmed.
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Artist
Samuel Bottschild (1641-1706)
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Title of artwork
Vulcanus and Venus - 1693
Technique
Etching
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Germany
Year
1693
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
190 mm
Width
295 mm
Depiction/theme
Mythology
Style
Baroque
Period
17th century
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