Pair Of Burin Engravings – “catiline Conspiracy” And “martyrdom Of Saint Christopher”
Artist: Toller
Engraver: Melchiorre Toller (Belluno, active c. 1830–1846)Based on works by: Pomponio Amalteo and Giacomo (or Girolamo) MontagnaTechnique: burin engraving on laid paperDate: circa 1840Dimensions:
Catiline Conspiracy: 45.5 × 30.5 cm
Martyrdom of Saint Christopher: 47 × 32 cm
Description
Pair of 19th-century Italian engravings by Melchiorre Toller, after Renaissance masterworks. Both signed "M. Toller del. et inc.", they are reproductive engravings intended for cultural and didactic circulation in the early 1800s.
The first depicts Lucius Junius Brutus inciting the Roman people to overthrow Tarquinius Superbus, after a painting by Pomponio Amalteo, once housed in the Palazzo dei Nobili in Belluno.
The second shows the martyrdom and decapitated body of Saint Christopher, inspired by a composition attributed to Montagna, stylistically close to Mantegna’s frescoes in the Ovetari Chapel, now mostly destroyed.
Printed on laid paper, both engravings exhibit foxing, light folds and age-related marks.
Offered as a pair, though may be sold individually upon request.
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Historical note and provenance
Melchiorre Toller was a local engraver from Belluno, working within a modest but culturally rich environment.
The Catiline engraving refers to a composition that was formerly preserved in Belluno’s Palazzo dei Nobili, no longer standing in its original form. The Saint Christopher scene replicates a now-destroyed fresco, making these engravings valuable as visual testimonies of lost artworks.
For descendants or collectors with links to Belluno and its diaspora, these prints carry a meaningful heritage value.
For more information, high-resolution photos or technical details, feel free to contact us. Worldwide shipping with professional packaging.
Catiline Conspiracy: 45.5 × 30.5 cm
Martyrdom of Saint Christopher: 47 × 32 cm
Description
Pair of 19th-century Italian engravings by Melchiorre Toller, after Renaissance masterworks. Both signed "M. Toller del. et inc.", they are reproductive engravings intended for cultural and didactic circulation in the early 1800s.
The first depicts Lucius Junius Brutus inciting the Roman people to overthrow Tarquinius Superbus, after a painting by Pomponio Amalteo, once housed in the Palazzo dei Nobili in Belluno.
The second shows the martyrdom and decapitated body of Saint Christopher, inspired by a composition attributed to Montagna, stylistically close to Mantegna’s frescoes in the Ovetari Chapel, now mostly destroyed.
Printed on laid paper, both engravings exhibit foxing, light folds and age-related marks.
Offered as a pair, though may be sold individually upon request.
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Historical note and provenance
Melchiorre Toller was a local engraver from Belluno, working within a modest but culturally rich environment.
The Catiline engraving refers to a composition that was formerly preserved in Belluno’s Palazzo dei Nobili, no longer standing in its original form. The Saint Christopher scene replicates a now-destroyed fresco, making these engravings valuable as visual testimonies of lost artworks.
For descendants or collectors with links to Belluno and its diaspora, these prints carry a meaningful heritage value.
For more information, high-resolution photos or technical details, feel free to contact us. Worldwide shipping with professional packaging.
400 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Paper
Width: 47
Height: 32
Reference (ID): 1596435
Availability: In stock
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