A Descriptive Catalogue of a General Collection of Ancient and Modern Engraved
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book is a unique and fascinating exploration of ancient religious practices and mythology. It delves into the intricate world of ancient sacrifices, rituals, and the figures who inhabited the mythological world. Through detailed descriptions of engraved gems and other artifacts, the author provides a vivid glimpse into the beliefs and customs of ancient civilizations. The book examines the significance of various deities, including Bacchus, Pan, and Venus, and explores the symbolic meaning behind different sacrificial offerings. It also touches on the historical context of these practices, drawing connections between ancient myths and their representation in art and literature. The author highlights the artistic beauty and craftsmanship of the engraved gems, showcasing their historical and cultural importance. The book sheds light on the complexities of ancient religion, offering a deeper understanding of the beliefs and values that shaped ancient societies. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history of art, mythology, and religious practices of the ancient world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- A Descriptive Catalogue of a General Collection of Ancient and Modern Engraved
- Author
- James Tassie, Rudolf Erich Raspe
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0331218178
- ISBN 13
- 9780331218176
- Seller catalogs
- Painting and Drawing
Ce volume présente des exemplaires en pâte colorée, émail blanc et soufre, issus d’un fonds établissant la description et la comparaison des scènes antiques et mythologiques. Le livre met en lumière des sujets religieux et cérémoniels, avec des figures de Bacchus, Priape, Pan et Harmonie, souvent illustrés par des prêtres, des bacchants et des satyres dans des rites sacrificiels.
Conçu comme un guide pour collectionneurs et chercheurs, il associe gravures, notices et références, afin d’aider à identifier les pièces et leur style. Le texte couvre des variations et des copies, tout en situant les œuvres dans leur contexte pictural et stylistique.
- Descriptions claires des sujets religieux et de leurs variantes iconographiques.
- Références de cabinets et de gravures célèbres pour l’authentification.
- Illustrations et notices sur les matériaux et les techniques employés, dont le sulfur et l’agate.
- Indices stylistiques permettant de distinguer originaux et copies.
Idéal pour les passionnés d’art antique, de pièces gravées et de gemmologie, ainsi que pour les collectionneurs cherchant à enrichir leur compréhension des scènes mythologiques et religieuses figurées sur ces objets.
12708] Convex. Aman fitting and fpeaking to a woman standing. 12709] Paste. Ch. Townley, Efq. A philofopher, fitting and fpeaking to a young man who feems to lilten with attention. Neflor fpeaking to Telemachus ? 1 27 10] Sulphur. StofcJj. A hero or Bacchus emptying a goblet into a buckler, which a goddefs or fome female fitting holds on her knees. 1 2711] JConvex. Aman fitting and fpeaking to a woman {landing. 12712] CORNELIATSr. Mv. Aliliottl. A female fitting near an altar, oppofite to a fmall figure leaning on a cippus. 12713
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