Religious and Historical Etchings

A range of etchings focused on biblical and historical themes, often featuring dramatic compositions and deep narrative elements.

Arts and Sciences expressed honor to Karel Theodoor, Duke van Bavaria, 1779 print Personifications of the arts are classified by Minerva, who holds the image of Fratrel's Benefener, Elector Carl Theodor van de Palts (1724-1799). They are accompanied by Putti who are busy with the attributes of the arts, with the symbols of the rule (bottom right) and with laurel wreaths.  paper. ink etching / pen 'Liberal arts' versus 'vulgar arts'. Minerva As PatronS. Persons Historical
Arts and Sciences expressed honor to Karel Theodoor, Duke van Bavaria, 1779 print Personifications of the arts are classified by Minerva, who holds the image of Fratrel's Benefener, Elector Carl Theodor van de Palts (1724-1799). They are accompanied by Putti who are busy with the attributes of the arts, with the symbols of the rule (bottom right) and with laurel wreaths. paper. ink etching / pen 'Liberal arts' versus 'vulgar arts'. Minerva As PatronS. Persons Historical