Salvator Rosa (1615-1673) - Cerere e Fitalo, 1662 acquaforte e puntasecca firmato
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Cerere e Fitalo, 1662 aquaforte and etching, signed on plate, by Salvator Rosa, 48 × 37 cm, Italian XVIIth century mythological scene.
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Cerere e Fitalo is an engraving realised by Salvator Rosa (Arenella 1615 – Rome 1673) in 1662.
This work, which represents a significant moment of mythology, is executed in etching and drypoint, signed on the plate at the bottom with the inscription ‘Salvator Rosa Inu.Scul.’.
Sheet size: ca. 48×37 cm
Print size: ca. 35×23 cm
Support: Thick laid paper with watermark
Condition: Excellent state of conservation
The engraving was made between 1662 and 1663, but the print is presumed to be from the 18th century.
This work is documented in several publications, including:
G. BOZZOLATO, Le incisioni di Salvator Rosa, 1973
O. THEODOLI, Salvator Rosa 1615-1673, Acqueforti, Bergamo, 1992
Salamon S., Salvator Rosa. L’opera grafica. Catalogo ragionato, Torino, 1993
The engraving transposes into images a fragment of Greek mythology linked to the Eleusinian Mysteries. The scene depicts the meeting between the goddess of agriculture, Ceres (Demeter), and the Attic hero Phytalus.
During her desperate search for her daughter Proserpina (kidnapped by Pluto), Ceres wandered the Earth taking human guise. Phytalus warmly welcomed her into his home, offering her shelter. As a sign of deep gratitude for the hospitality received, the goddess gave Phytalus the first sprig of a fig tree, a plant hitherto completely unknown to humankind.
The work showcases Salvator Rosa’s unmistakable style, characterized by a wild and dramatic nature, gnarled branches, and a strong expressive charge in the poses of the figures.
The Latin inscription at the bottom of the composition is presented in a cartouche with three lines of text that spell out the narration: “Hic Cererem tectis Phytalus susceperat heros, Cui primum sacri largita est semina pomi, Quod mortale genus FICVM vocat.” Translation: "Here the hero Phytalus had welcomed Ceres into his house, to whom she first granted the seeds of the sacred fruit that the mortal race calls FICUM (fig)."
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Cerere e Fitalo is an engraving realised by Salvator Rosa (Arenella 1615 – Rome 1673) in 1662.
This work, which represents a significant moment of mythology, is executed in etching and drypoint, signed on the plate at the bottom with the inscription ‘Salvator Rosa Inu.Scul.’.
Sheet size: ca. 48×37 cm
Print size: ca. 35×23 cm
Support: Thick laid paper with watermark
Condition: Excellent state of conservation
The engraving was made between 1662 and 1663, but the print is presumed to be from the 18th century.
This work is documented in several publications, including:
G. BOZZOLATO, Le incisioni di Salvator Rosa, 1973
O. THEODOLI, Salvator Rosa 1615-1673, Acqueforti, Bergamo, 1992
Salamon S., Salvator Rosa. L’opera grafica. Catalogo ragionato, Torino, 1993
The engraving transposes into images a fragment of Greek mythology linked to the Eleusinian Mysteries. The scene depicts the meeting between the goddess of agriculture, Ceres (Demeter), and the Attic hero Phytalus.
During her desperate search for her daughter Proserpina (kidnapped by Pluto), Ceres wandered the Earth taking human guise. Phytalus warmly welcomed her into his home, offering her shelter. As a sign of deep gratitude for the hospitality received, the goddess gave Phytalus the first sprig of a fig tree, a plant hitherto completely unknown to humankind.
The work showcases Salvator Rosa’s unmistakable style, characterized by a wild and dramatic nature, gnarled branches, and a strong expressive charge in the poses of the figures.
The Latin inscription at the bottom of the composition is presented in a cartouche with three lines of text that spell out the narration: “Hic Cererem tectis Phytalus susceperat heros, Cui primum sacri largita est semina pomi, Quod mortale genus FICVM vocat.” Translation: "Here the hero Phytalus had welcomed Ceres into his house, to whom she first granted the seeds of the sacred fruit that the mortal race calls FICUM (fig)."
We do not ship to the USA
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Artist
Salvator Rosa (1615-1673)
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Title of artwork
Cerere e Fitalo, 1662 acquaforte e puntasecca firmato
Technique
Etching
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1662
Condition
Good condition
Height
48 cm
Width
37 cm
Depiction/theme
Mythology
Period
17th century
Sold with frame
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