F. RASTAINI (18th) after DOLCIBENE (18th), Bas-relief with five deeds of Hercules, Etching

Francesco Rastaini (18th century) after V. Dolcibene (18th century): Bas-relief on a sarcophagus with five deeds of Hercules, , Etching

Technique: Etching on Paper

Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Dolcibene dis. / Rastaini inc.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Facciata di Sarcofago con basrilievo rappresentante cinque delle famose forse d' Ercole".

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Description: The graphic presents a figurative relief depicting mythological scenes with the famous tasks of Hercules with sensuous dynamism. The figures are stylised and embedded in the architectural frame of the sarcophagus - an example of classical artistic interpretation.

Source: Giambattista Antonio Visconti (1722 -1784 ) Il Museo Pio-Clementino, 1782-1807 | print suite, Mythology, Architecture

Keywords: Heracles; Hercules; Heros; demigod; Erymanthian boar; Kerynite hind; Stymphalian birds; Nemean lion; Hydra; mythological reliefs; nude depiction; stylised figures; architectural frame; classical interpretation; sensuous dynamics; art history; engraving; relief art; aesthetics; figurative; composition; work of art; allegory; sculpture; antiquity; humanism; Renaissance;, 18th century, Classicism, Mythology, Italy, Rome (Latium),
Dimensions: Paper: 43,3 cm x 60,2 cm (17 x 23,7 in), Plate: 30,9 cm x 47,4 cm (12,2 x 18,7 in), Depiction: 20,2 cm x 42,0 cm (8 x 16,5 in) Artist Name: Francesco Rastaini (18th century) after V. Dolcibene (18th century) Medium: Etching Notes: Differential taxation according to §25a UStG, art objects/special regulation. VAT for the artwork purchase price is not shown on the invoice. (VAT: Margin Scheme). A buyer's premium of 25% will be charged on all purchases. The buyer's premium includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice.

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Condition: Rather good condition. The sheet margin with clear light damage on the right and upper left. The lower right corner of the sheet has a prominent box pleat. Slight foxing on all sides. Some browning along the edges and fingerstaining in places. The corners of the sheet are minimally bumped.