12306 Bernard de Montfaucon (1655-1741) – View of Ancient Lamps – Engraving (1719–1724)
Lampes depicts a collection of four ancient ceramic lamps, each featuring intricate sculptural details such as human faces and spiral shell motifs. This work serves as a cataloged illustration for the multi-volume publication L'Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures, published in Paris. The copper engraving documents classical artifacts through a systematic visual record.
Bernard de Montfaucon was a French Benedictine monk and a pioneering figure in the fields of paleography and archaeology. He is best known for his monumental work, L'Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures, which aimed to catalog and illustrate classical antiquities through an exhaustive series of engravings. His scholarship was instrumental in the eighteenth century, providing a systematic visual guide to the ancient world that influenced the development of archaeology and art history.
Artist or Maker:
Bernard de Montfaucon.
Dimensions:
Approximately 42 cm x 27 cm.
Medium:
Engraving.
Date:
1719-1724.
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.
| Värdering | 300 - 400 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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