simon thomassin (126 Ergebnisse)

Kupferstich-Portrait von ca. 1720 -- Bild-Maße: ca. 34 x 23 cm. -- im Rand mit Wurmspuren, leicht fleckig, sonst gut erhalten. || copper engraved portrait from c. 1720. -- slightly stained, with wormholes on the margin, otherwise in good condition. // Wir, das Antiquariat Steffen Völkel, kaufen und verkaufen alte Bücher, Handschriften, Zeichnungen, Autographen, Grafiken und Fotografien. Wir sind stets am Ankauf von kompletten Bibliotheken, Sammlungen und Nachlässen interessiert. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.

Schönes original Kupferstich-Portrait aus dem 18. Jh. -- Blattformat: ca.25x18 cm. Platte: ca. 15 x 11 cm. -- gut erhalten. || Original copper engraved portrait from the 18th century. -- in good condition. // Wir, das Antiquariat Steffen Völkel, kaufen und verkaufen alte Bücher, Handschriften, Zeichnungen, Autographen, Grafiken und Fotografien. Wir sind stets am Ankauf von kompletten Bibliotheken, Sammlungen und Nachlässen interessiert. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 10.

Schönes original Kupferstich-Portrait aus dem 18. Jh. -- Blattformat: ca.25x18 cm. Platte: ca. 15 x 11 cm. -- gut erhalten. || Original copper engraved portrait from the 18th century. -- in good condition. // Wir, das Antiquariat Steffen Völkel, kaufen und verkaufen alte Bücher, Handschriften, Zeichnungen, Autographen, Grafiken und Fotografien. Wir sind stets am Ankauf von kompletten Bibliotheken, Sammlungen und Nachlässen interessiert. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 10.

Original Kupferstich-Portrait mit schöner Barock-Umrahmung. -- Bild-Maße: ca. 18,5 x 13,5 cm. -- gut erhalten. || Original engraved portrait with beautiful baroque framing. -- in very good condition. // Wir, das Antiquariat Steffen Völkel, kaufen und verkaufen alte Bücher, Handschriften, Zeichnungen, Autographen, Grafiken und Fotografien. Wir sind stets am Ankauf von kompletten Bibliotheken, Sammlungen und Nachlässen interessiert. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 10.

Schönes original Kupferstich-Portrait von ca. 1750. -- Blattformat: ca.25x18 cm. Platte: ca. 12 x 8,5 cm. -- gut erhalten. || Original copper engraved portrait from c. 1750. -- in good condition. // Wir, das Antiquariat Steffen Völkel, kaufen und verkaufen alte Bücher, Handschriften, Zeichnungen, Autographen, Grafiken und Fotografien. Wir sind stets am Ankauf von kompletten Bibliotheken, Sammlungen und Nachlässen interessiert. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 10.

schönes Original Kupferstich-Portrait aus dem 18. Jahrhundert - Blatt-Format: ca. 15,5 x 25 cm | This is an original engraving from circa 1750. // Wir, das Antiquariat Steffen Völkel, kaufen und verkaufen alte Bücher, Handschriften, Zeichnungen, Autographen, Grafiken und Fotografien. Wir sind stets am Ankauf von kompletten Bibliotheken, Sammlungen und Nachlässen interessiert. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 10.

'MARS CARESSE PAR L'AMOUR. ANTIQ.'Plate 242: The Roman god Mars (Greek: Ares), seated, partially nude with a draped cloth. At his feet is Cupid (l'Amour) embracing him, softening the otherwise martial figure. A round shield leans against Mars, hinting at his warlike nature, now subdued by love.Made by after an anonymous artist.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).MARS, ARES, CUPID, ROMAN GOD OF WAR, LOVE CONQUERS WAR, ANTIQUE SCULPTURE, CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY, THOMASSIN | PCO-C52-79BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

'MARS CARESSE PAR L'AMOUR. ANTIQ.'Plate 242: The Roman god Mars (Greek: Ares), seated, partially nude with a draped cloth. At his feet is Cupid (l'Amour) embracing him, softening the otherwise martial figure. A round shield leans against Mars, hinting at his warlike nature, now subdued by love.Made by after an anonymous artist.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).MARS, ARES, CUPID, ROMAN GOD OF WAR, LOVE CONQUERS WAR, ANTIQUE SCULPTURE, CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY, THOMASSIN | PCO-C52-79BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. Wormhole at bottom left. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. THOMASSIN Simon. CORNU. LESPINGOLA. GOUET. PUGET. GIRARDON. GROS. BISTEL. etc (illustrator). 4th Edition. Illustrations of the garden sculpture at Versailles. VG+, 1724, in quarter green calf over green cloth, corners rubbed. Spine, raised bands, gilt tooling & titles . Internally, frontis, title page in red & black inks, [2], (3-59) pp, [1], 1 map (B&W, large folding), 216 pls (of 218, 5 of which are double page), lacking pls 201 & 204, marbled endpapers, text block edges sprinkled red, a little rubbed along joints but very clean inside. First printed in Paris in 1694, text in French, Latin, Italian & Dutch. (Folio, 184*248 mm). (Morgand p508).

Jacques Houzeau (illustrator). 'LE CHIEN ET LE CERF'Plate 141: A dramatic sculpture of a dog over a fallen stag, captured mid-action. The dog straddles the body of the deer, mouth open in aggression, with water spouting from its mouth in a graceful arc. This fountain group, rich in tension, likely symbolizes the hunt and triumph, themes popular in French royal gardens.Made by Simon Thomassin after Jacques Houzeau.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 13.2 x 8.3 cm. (5.2 x 3.27 inch).DOG, STAG, HUNT, FOUNTAIN SCULPTURE, VERSAILLES, ANIMAL COMBAT, ALLEGORY | PCO-C52-47BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a sculpture by Jacques Houzeau (1624-1691). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Jean-Baptiste Poultier (illustrator). 'CERES'Plate 200: Engraving of the Roman goddess Ceres (Demeter in Greek mythology), depicted standing with a crown of grain, holding a sheaf of wheat and a cornucopia, symbolizing abundance and the harvest.Made by Simon Thomassin after Jean-Baptiste Poultier.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).CERES, DEMETER, HARVEST, AGRICULTURE, CORNUCOPIA, WHEAT, ROMAN GODDESS | PCO-C52-69BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a statue by Jean-Baptiste Poultier (1653-1719). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Corneille Van Cleve (illustrator). 'LE LION ET LE SANGLIER'Plate 140: A dynamic sculpture of a lion overpowering a wild boar (sanglier), captured in mid-combat. The lion rears on top of the boar with its mouth open in a roar, while water spouts from the boar's mouth in a dramatic arc. A powerful allegory of dominance and triumph, often interpreted as symbolic of royal might.Made by Simon Thomassin after Corneille Van Cleve.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 13.2 x 8.3 cm. (5.2 x 3.27 inch).LION, BOAR, ANIMAL COMBAT, SCULPTURE, ALLEGORY, VERSAILLES, POWER, FOUNTAIN | PCO-C52-47BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a sculpture by Corneille Van Cleve (1644?-1735?). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Corneille Van Cleve (illustrator). 'LE LION ET LE SANGLIER'Plate 140: A dynamic sculpture of a lion overpowering a wild boar (sanglier), captured in mid-combat. The lion rears on top of the boar with its mouth open in a roar, while water spouts from the boar's mouth in a dramatic arc. A powerful allegory of dominance and triumph, often interpreted as symbolic of royal might.Made by Simon Thomassin after Corneille Van Cleve.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 13.2 x 8.3 cm. (5.2 x 3.27 inch).LION, BOAR, ANIMAL COMBAT, SCULPTURE, ALLEGORY, VERSAILLES, POWER, FOUNTAIN | PCO-C52-47BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a sculpture by Corneille Van Cleve (1644?-1735?). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Nicolas Poussin (illustrator). 'FLORE'Plate 184: Classical statue of Flore (Flora), Roman goddess of flowers and spring, standing in draped garment, holding flowers.Made by Simon Thomassin after Nicolas Poussin.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).FLORE, FLORA, SPRING, FLOWERS, GODDESS, ROMAN MYTHOLOGY, CLASSICAL SCULPTURE, VERSAILLES | PCO-C52-61BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a statue by Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665), a leading painter of the classical French Baroque style, although he spent most of his working life in Rome. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Mathieu Lespagnandelle (illustrator). 'SOCRATES'Plate 177: Statue of the philosopher Socrates, depicted in long drapery, standing on a high plinth. He holds a cuplikely referencing the cup of hemlock from his trial and deathindicating his stoic acceptance of fate.Made by Simon Thomassin after Mathieu Lespagnandelle.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).SOCRATES, ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY, GREEK THINKER, HEMLOCK, CLASSICAL STATUE, DEATH OF SOCRATES, BAROQUE ENGRAVING | PCO-C52-59BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a sculpture by Mathieu Lespagnandelle (ca. 1616-1695). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Francois Lespingola (illustrator). 'GROUPE D'ENFANS'Plate 172: Three children (putti) stand closely together holding garlands. They are surrounded by symbols of abundance such as dolphins and a basket of fruit, referencing themes of festivity and fertility.Made by Simon Thomassin after Francois Lespingola.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.9 x 14 cm. (3.5 x 5.51 inch).PUTTI, GARLAND, FESTIVITY, ALLEGORY, BAROQUE SCULPTURE, MYTHOLOGY | PCO-C52-57BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a statue by Francois Lespingola (1644-1705). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Benoit Massou (illustrator). Plate 148: Three putti stand back-to-back, their raised arms supporting a large ornamental basin from which water spouts upward. This sculptural group forms the base of a fountain, displaying themes of innocence and strength. The classical style and formality suggest placement in a Versailles garden context.Made by Simon Thomassin after Benoit Massou.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).PUTTI, FOUNTAIN, VERSAILLES, BAROQUE SCULPTURE, ORNAMENT, CLASSICAL DESIGN, CHERUBS, GARDEN SCULPTURE | PCO-C52-49BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a statue by Benoit Massou (1627-1684). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. Tear in top margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Pierre Le Gros (illustrator). 'L'HYVER'Plate 192: Engraving of "L'HYver" (Winter), personified as an old, bearded man wrapped in a heavy cloak, shivering from the cold. A withered branch or pine motif is depicted on the pedestal, symbolizing the season.Made by Simon Thomassin after Pierre Le Gros.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).WINTER, SEASONS, ALLEGORY, CLOAKED FIGURE, COLD, CLASSICAL STATUE, PERSONIFICATION | PCO-C52-65BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a statue by Pierre Le Gros the Elder (16291714), French sculptor noted for his baroque and allegorical works. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Simon Hurtrelle (illustrator). 'HYPPOCRATES'Plate 176: Statue of Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician, cloaked and standing upright, holding a bunch of herbs or flowers in his robe. His name 'HYPPocrates' is inscribed on the pedestal.Made by Simon Thomassin after Simon Hurtrelle.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).HIPPOCRATES, GREEK PHYSICIAN, CLASSICAL STATUE, MEDICINE, ANCIENT HISTORY, BAROQUE ENGRAVING | PCO-C52-59BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a sculpture by Simon Hurtrelle (1648-1724). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Nicolas Poussin (illustrator). 'FAUNE'Plate 188: Depiction of a Faun, a mythological woodland creature associated with rustic music and fertility. He is shown with a flute and animal pelt draped across his body, representing his wild nature.Made by Simon Thomassin after Nicolas Poussin.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).FAUN, SATYR, MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURE, FLUTE, BACCHIC FIGURE, CLASSICAL SCULPTURE | PCO-C52-63BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a statue by Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665), a leading painter of the classical French Baroque style, although he spent most of his working life in Rome. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Jean-Baptiste Poultier (illustrator). 'CERES'Plate 200: Engraving of the Roman goddess Ceres (Demeter in Greek mythology), depicted standing with a crown of grain, holding a sheaf of wheat and a cornucopia, symbolizing abundance and the harvest.Made by Simon Thomassin after Jean-Baptiste Poultier.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).CERES, DEMETER, HARVEST, AGRICULTURE, CORNUCOPIA, WHEAT, ROMAN GODDESS | PCO-C52-69BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a statue by Jean-Baptiste Poultier (1653-1719). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Pierre Granier (illustrator). 'ISOCRATES'Plate 174: A classical statue of the Athenian orator Isocrates, holding a scroll and depicted with a contemplative expression, draped in a toga. The name 'ISOCRATES' is inscribed on the pedestal.Made by Simon Thomassin after Pierre Granier.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).ISOCRATES, CLASSICAL PHILOSOPHER, GREEK ORATOR, ANCIENT GREECE, RHETORIC, ENGRAVING, BAROQUE ART | PCO-C52-57BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a sculpture by Pierre Granier (1655-1715). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Jean-Baptiste Theodon (illustrator). 'CERES'Plate 193: Engraving of "Ceres," the Roman goddess of agriculture, grain, and fertility. The female figure is semi-nude with drapery, and holds a sheaf of wheat, symbolizing harvest.Made by Simon Thomassin after Jean-Baptiste Theodon.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).CERES, ROMAN GODDESS, AGRICULTURE, WHEAT, FERTILITY, CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY, HARVEST | PCO-C52-65BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a statue by Jean-Baptiste Theodon (1646-1713), French sculptor, known for baroque statuary and contributions to the decoration of Versailles and Roman churches. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Jean-Louis Clerion (illustrator). 'JUNON'Plate 194: Engraving of "Junon" (Juno), the Roman goddess of marriage and queen of the gods. She is shown in classical drapery with regal bearing, holding a staff or scepter in her left arm.Made by Simon Thomassin after Jean-Louis Clerion.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).JUNON, JUNO, ROMAN GODDESS, MARRIAGE, QUEEN OF THE GODS, MYTHOLOGY, CLASSICAL | PCO-C52-65BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a statue by Jean-Louis Clerion (1643-1714), French sculptor of classical subjects, active at Versailles. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Jean Dedieu (illustrator). 'BACCHANTE'Plate 196: Engraving of a Bacchante, a female follower of Bacchus (Dionysus), holding a tambourine. She wears a wreath of ivy and is partially draped in animal skin, capturing the frenzied, ecstatic nature of Bacchic rituals.Made by Simon Thomassin after Jean Dedieu.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).BACCHANTE, BACCHUS, DIONYSUS, MAENAD, TAMBOURINE, CLASSICAL, MYTHOLOGY, ECSTASY | PCO-C52-67BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a statue by Jean Dedieu (1646-1727). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Mathieu Lespagnandelle (illustrator). 'SOCRATES'Plate 177: Statue of the philosopher Socrates, depicted in long drapery, standing on a high plinth. He holds a cuplikely referencing the cup of hemlock from his trial and deathindicating his stoic acceptance of fate.Made by Simon Thomassin after Mathieu Lespagnandelle.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).SOCRATES, ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY, GREEK THINKER, HEMLOCK, CLASSICAL STATUE, DEATH OF SOCRATES, BAROQUE ENGRAVING | PCO-C52-59BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a sculpture by Mathieu Lespagnandelle (ca. 1616-1695). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Jean Dedieu (illustrator). 'BACCHANTE'Plate 196: Engraving of a Bacchante, a female follower of Bacchus (Dionysus), holding a tambourine. She wears a wreath of ivy and is partially draped in animal skin, capturing the frenzied, ecstatic nature of Bacchic rituals.Made by Simon Thomassin after Jean Dedieu.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).BACCHANTE, BACCHUS, DIONYSUS, MAENAD, TAMBOURINE, CLASSICAL, MYTHOLOGY, ECSTASY | PCO-C52-67BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a statue by Jean Dedieu (1646-1727). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Corneille Van Cleve (illustrator). 'MERCURE'Plate 201: Engraving of the Roman god Mercure (Mercury in Latin), depicted with winged helmet and holding the caduceus, symbol of commerce, communication, and travel.Made by Simon Thomassin after Corneille Van Cleve.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).MERCURE, MERCURY, HERMES, CADUCEUS, COMMERCE, MESSENGER, ROMAN GOD | PCO-C52-69BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a statue by Corneille Van Cleve (1644?-1735?). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Simon Maziere (illustrator). 'ACHELOUS'Plate 197: Engraving of the river god Achelous, shown as a bearded man with classical drapery, holding a cornucopia filled with fruit and flowers. Achelous symbolizes abundance and fertility, often depicted in association with rivers and flowing water.Made by Simon Thomassin after Simon Maziere.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).ACHELOUS, RIVER GOD, CORNUCOPIA, CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY, ABUNDANCE, FERTILITY | PCO-C52-67BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a statue by Simon Maziere (1648-1722?). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

'STATUT D'UN CONSUL ANTIQ.'Plate 237: A seated Roman figure in a toga, representing a consul a high-ranking official in Roman Republic shown in a solemn pose, holding part of his robe.Made by after an anonymous artist.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).ROMAN CONSUL, ROMAN STATESMAN, ANTIQUE STATUE, TOGA, SEATED MAGISTRATE, CLASSICAL ANTIQUITY, THOMASSIN ENGRAVING | PCO-C52-77BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. Wormhole at bottom left. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.