10076 Jean-Baptiste Huet (1745–1811) – Iris Thaumantias, Messenger of the Gods – Color stipple engraving (1790)
This color stipple engraving depicts a mythological scene featuring Iris Thaumantias, the Greek personification of the rainbow and the messenger of the gods. The figure is shown reclining on a grassy bank near a river, draped in a flowing pink cloth, with her gaze directed toward the heavens. The composition, characterized by soft tones and a pastoral landscape, is representative of the Rococo and early Neoclassical taste for elegant mythological and allegorical subjects in late 18th-century France.
Jean-Baptiste Huet was a highly successful French painter, draftsman, and engraver during the late 18th century, known for his charming pastoral, genre, and mythological scenes. He was closely associated with the Rococo and Neoclassical styles, with his designs being widely reproduced by printmakers to decorate homes across Europe.
Artist or Maker: Jean-Baptiste Huet
Dimensions: Approximately 47 cm x 62 cm
Medium: Color stipple engraving
Date: 1790
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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