Francesco Villamena (1566-1626), Moses And The Brazen Serpent, 1597, Engraving
Artist: Francesco Villamena (1566-1626)
Francesco VILLAMENA (Assisi 1566 † Rome 1626)
Moses and the Brazen Serpent
Engraving
1597
After a painting by Ferraù FENZONI (1562-1645)
In fine condition, this impression displays beautiful blacks in the engraving lines, paper with a central crease, foxing to be noted, and restored corners with minute tears along the edges. Old restorations are visible. Small margins.
Additional photos available upon request.
Dimensions: 52 x 39 cm.
Francesco Villamena, born in 1566 in Assisi and died on July 6, 1625 in Rome, was an Italian engraver renowned for his engravings reproducing famous works of art and genre scenes.
Trained by Cornelis Cort in Rome, he inspired—through his picturesque and popular style—renowned engravers such as Jacques Callot and Claude Mellan, who studied his works.
A few prints of this subject are held in collections around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Boston Museum of Art, and the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace.
Moses and the Brazen Serpent
Engraving
1597
After a painting by Ferraù FENZONI (1562-1645)
In fine condition, this impression displays beautiful blacks in the engraving lines, paper with a central crease, foxing to be noted, and restored corners with minute tears along the edges. Old restorations are visible. Small margins.
Additional photos available upon request.
Dimensions: 52 x 39 cm.
Francesco Villamena, born in 1566 in Assisi and died on July 6, 1625 in Rome, was an Italian engraver renowned for his engravings reproducing famous works of art and genre scenes.
Trained by Cornelis Cort in Rome, he inspired—through his picturesque and popular style—renowned engravers such as Jacques Callot and Claude Mellan, who studied his works.
A few prints of this subject are held in collections around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Boston Museum of Art, and the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace.
1 400 €
Period: 16th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Good condition
Material: Paper
Width: 39cm
Height: 52cm
Reference (ID): 1672167
Availability: In stock
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