high relief - Empire - flint - mid 19th century

Italy, mid-19th century. A high relief engraved in flint, in empire style, as the iconography of the subject is typical of the Imperial style. The high relief, enclosed in an oval, depicts the constellation of the Auriga (see the small stars that surround the main scene) . It recalls the mythology of Erichthonius with his quadriga. High-quality scenic high-relief, with wonderful volumes. Magnificent rendering of the bodies and heads of horses and of the character of Erichthonius. The item is placed on a chocolate plissé velvet background and framed in a glossy wooden frame with velvet passepartout and gilt edge. Dimensions: 33x31x5. 5 cm Insured shipping Protective packaging