Italian school (XVII) - Zwei seltene barocke Emblemata – Baum und Weltkugel – Italien, 17. Jh.
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Two rare Baroque emblem engravings from Italy, circa the 17th century, unsigned, in reasonable condition, each sheet about 21 x 27.7 cm, mounted on larger carrier sheets with allegorical depictions and Latin mottos.
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Two Baroque emblem copper engravings – Italy, presumably 17th century – Allegorical depictions
Interesting lot of two historical Italian emblem copper engravings, presumably from the 17th century, with allegorical depictions and Latin maxims.
The two leaves apparently originate from the same richly illustrated work, whose exact title and author have not yet been identified.
1. EXCISA FŒCUNDIOR – The pruned tree
Allegorical depiction of a pruned, yet sprouting tree. The Latin motto “EXCISA FŒCUNDIOR” can be sensibly translated as “Pruned, yet more fruitful.”
The motif stands for renewal, resilience, and the ability to gain new strength from loss or deprivation.
Historical pagination: 123.
2. PONDERIBUS LIBRATA SUIS – The Globe
Allegorical depiction of a globe with the Latin motto “PONDERIBUS LIBRATA SUIS,” roughly “Kept in balance by its own weight.”
The representation echoes an antique notion of the world’s balance and combines natural-philosophical symbolism with the Baroque emblem tradition.
Historical pagination: 91.
Both engravings are part of originally double-sided printed leaves. The reverse sides contain Italian explanations as well as Latin verses and inscriptions.
The surviving text includes references to the ancient British queen Boudicca and to historical rulers. This points to a broader allegorical, historical, or representational context.
Exact bibliographic assignment remains open.
Condition and dimensions
The two original leaves were mounted onto larger carrier sheets at a later date. The backs are therefore only partially accessible. Age-related signs of wear and paper changes as shown in the illustrations.
• Sheet size each about 21 × 27.7 cm
• Overall size including carrier sheet each about 26 × 33 cm
• Technique: copper engraving and historic printing on paper
• Origin: Italy, presumably 17th century
• Content: two separate leaves, offered together
Two decorative and iconographically interesting testimonies of Italian emblem art from the Baroque, particularly appealing to collectors of historical prints, allegories, and early modern book illustration.
Two Baroque emblem copper engravings – Italy, presumably 17th century – Allegorical depictions
Interesting lot of two historical Italian emblem copper engravings, presumably from the 17th century, with allegorical depictions and Latin maxims.
The two leaves apparently originate from the same richly illustrated work, whose exact title and author have not yet been identified.
1. EXCISA FŒCUNDIOR – The pruned tree
Allegorical depiction of a pruned, yet sprouting tree. The Latin motto “EXCISA FŒCUNDIOR” can be sensibly translated as “Pruned, yet more fruitful.”
The motif stands for renewal, resilience, and the ability to gain new strength from loss or deprivation.
Historical pagination: 123.
2. PONDERIBUS LIBRATA SUIS – The Globe
Allegorical depiction of a globe with the Latin motto “PONDERIBUS LIBRATA SUIS,” roughly “Kept in balance by its own weight.”
The representation echoes an antique notion of the world’s balance and combines natural-philosophical symbolism with the Baroque emblem tradition.
Historical pagination: 91.
Both engravings are part of originally double-sided printed leaves. The reverse sides contain Italian explanations as well as Latin verses and inscriptions.
The surviving text includes references to the ancient British queen Boudicca and to historical rulers. This points to a broader allegorical, historical, or representational context.
Exact bibliographic assignment remains open.
Condition and dimensions
The two original leaves were mounted onto larger carrier sheets at a later date. The backs are therefore only partially accessible. Age-related signs of wear and paper changes as shown in the illustrations.
• Sheet size each about 21 × 27.7 cm
• Overall size including carrier sheet each about 26 × 33 cm
• Technique: copper engraving and historic printing on paper
• Origin: Italy, presumably 17th century
• Content: two separate leaves, offered together
Two decorative and iconographically interesting testimonies of Italian emblem art from the Baroque, particularly appealing to collectors of historical prints, allegories, and early modern book illustration.
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Italian school (XVII)
Title of artwork
Zwei seltene barocke Emblemata – Baum und Weltkugel – Italien, 17. Jh.
Technique
Etching
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Fair condition
Height
21 cm
Width
27.7 cm
Depiction/theme
Mythology
Style
Baroque
Sold with frame
No
Period
17th century
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