Nicolas Dorigny (1658-1746), Triumph of ignorance over the fine arts, allegory of ignorance, 1728, Engraving

Beschreibung: Nicolas Dorigny (1658 Paris - 1746 Paris), Triumph of ignorance over the fine arts, allegory of ignorance, 1728, Copper Engraving

Technique: Copper Engraving on paper
Size: 46,8 x 31 cm | 18 1/2 x 12 1/4 in
Inscription: Below the image titled in the plate: "Agli Amatoridelle buone Arti", lower signed in the plate and dated, lower right collector's stamp "Kgl. Universität Würzburg M.v.Wagnersche Sammlung" (Lugt no. 2541b), verso stamp "Wagner-Museum Würzburg. Dubl." (Lugt no. 2541c)

Condition: Good condition. The image makes a very good impression. The edges of the sheet are slightly trimmed. Horizontal centerfold. Single pale spots on the lower edge of the sheet.

Description: Beautiful satirical allegory with mythological figures in front of an ancient cityscape. Enthroned above all Zeus (Jupiter) sits on a cloud and orders Athena (Minerva) to intervene to protect the fine arts.

Keywords: Classicism, Mythology, Italy, Politics

Zustand: Good condition. The image makes a very good impression. The edges of the sheet are slightly trimmed. Horizontal centerfold. Single pale spots on the lower edge of the sheet. Hinweise: Classicism, Mythology, Italy, Politics Herkunft: Kgl. Universität Würzburg M.v.Wagnersche Sammlung, Wagner-Museum Würzburg Abmessungen: 46,8 x 31 cm | 18 1/2 x 12 1/4 in Name des Künstlers: Nicolas Dorigny (1658-1746) Medium: Copper Engraving on paper