René Boyvin (1525 - .1580 ) - Medea putting a ram into a vat in front of Pelias' daughters
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Engraved by René Boyvin after Léonard Thiry in 1563, this Renaissance print of Medea placing a ram before Pelias' daughters reflects Fontainebleau circle drawing with archival interest.
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Description:
Work from the school of Fontainebleau. Engraved by René Boyvin after the drawings of Léonard Thiry. Subject: Medea putting a ram into a vat in front of Pelias' daughters; in ornate border. Without the cartouche below that was printed from a seperate plate. For 'The Conquest of the Golden Fleece'. France, 1563. The first edition was unnumbered and dates from 1563. Signed 'Br' (Boyvin) bottom left corner.
Provenance:
Polycarpe Charles Séchant (1803-1874) (Lugt.3904). His red collection stamp 'S' in a rectangle on the print.
Dimensions:
15,60 x 22,80 cm
Literature:
Robert-Dumesnil 1835-71 / Le Peintre-Graveur Français (VIII.43.60) -----Léonard Thiry (1500-1550) who designed this prints was a painter and designer of Flemish origins, working as one of Rosso's principal assistants in Fontainebleau from 1536 to Rosso's death in 1540. Returned to Antwerp c.1545. Now known only from drawings and prints after his designs, mostly by Boyvin. The design drawings by Thiry for this series of the Golden Fleece are in Leyden.
Medium:
Engraving
Circa:
1563
Notes:
All measurements are taken on the plate mark. All lot's are listed with several high resolution images, which is the best way to give a clear and objective idea of the general very good condition. Textual condition description is limited, so please examine the images carefully and ask for more info if needed.
Condition:
Good inked early impression on watermarked laid paper trimmed along the image border. Good condition with no folds, tears or stains.
Description:
Work from the school of Fontainebleau. Engraved by René Boyvin after the drawings of Léonard Thiry. Subject: Medea putting a ram into a vat in front of Pelias' daughters; in ornate border. Without the cartouche below that was printed from a seperate plate. For 'The Conquest of the Golden Fleece'. France, 1563. The first edition was unnumbered and dates from 1563. Signed 'Br' (Boyvin) bottom left corner.
Provenance:
Polycarpe Charles Séchant (1803-1874) (Lugt.3904). His red collection stamp 'S' in a rectangle on the print.
Dimensions:
15,60 x 22,80 cm
Literature:
Robert-Dumesnil 1835-71 / Le Peintre-Graveur Français (VIII.43.60) -----Léonard Thiry (1500-1550) who designed this prints was a painter and designer of Flemish origins, working as one of Rosso's principal assistants in Fontainebleau from 1536 to Rosso's death in 1540. Returned to Antwerp c.1545. Now known only from drawings and prints after his designs, mostly by Boyvin. The design drawings by Thiry for this series of the Golden Fleece are in Leyden.
Medium:
Engraving
Circa:
1563
Notes:
All measurements are taken on the plate mark. All lot's are listed with several high resolution images, which is the best way to give a clear and objective idea of the general very good condition. Textual condition description is limited, so please examine the images carefully and ask for more info if needed.
Condition:
Good inked early impression on watermarked laid paper trimmed along the image border. Good condition with no folds, tears or stains.
Details
Artist
René Boyvin (1525 - .1580 )
Title of artwork
Medea putting a ram into a vat in front of Pelias' daughters
Technique
Engraving
Signature
Plate signed
Country of Origin
France
Year
1563
Condition
Good condition
Height
156 mm
Width
228 mm
Style
Renaissance
Period
16th century
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