Antique Engraving – Chalcography Of The Louvre After Pierre Paul Rubens (1577-1640)

The Lion City Goes to Meet the Queen” After Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) Engraved by Gérard Duchange (1662-1757) after a drawing by Jean-Baptiste Nattier (1678-1726) Elegant engraving published by the Chalcographie du Louvre, with dry stamp “Musée du Louvre – Chalcographie”. This composition, after Rubens, depicts the allegory of the city of Lyon paying homage to the Queen. A chariot drawn by lions advances majestically, surrounded by mythological figures: Jupiter and Juno seated among the gods, cupids carrying torches, and an aerial procession celebrating the sovereign. A sumptuous allegory, typical of Rubensian Baroque, it exalts royal power and civic harmony through a symbolic language where mythology is placed at the service of history. Publisher: Chalcographie du Louvre Artists: Rubens (pinxit), Nattier (delin.), Duchange (sculpsit) Dimensions of the engraving: 50 × 36 cm Framed dimensions: 69 × 54.5 cm Condition: Very good condition, fresh impression, modern frame under glass. This engraving is from the famous series of allegories by Rubens devoted to the life and triumphs of Marie de Medici, Queen of France. The plates were engraved in the 18th century, then preserved and reissued by the Chalcographie du Louvre. This copy is a modern print (20th century), made directly from the original 18th century plate.