9043 Bernard de Montfaucon (1655–1741) – Urnae et Antiques in Urbe (Urns and Antiquities in the City) – Engraving (1704)
This print is an architectural and archaeological illustration combining several elements related to classical antiquity. The upper image, displayed on a draped cloth, shows a stylized, highly symmetrical plan of a large tiered building or palace complex. The lower image depicts classical ruins, with two toga-clad figures examining them, and a prominent Roman coin or medal in the foreground featuring a portrait in profile. The work is a decorative title or frontispiece-style illustration used in Bernard de Montfaucon’s massive work on ancient history and monuments.
Bernard de Montfaucon was an influential French Benedictine monk, philologist, and a founding figure of modern paleography and classical archaeology. His enduring work is the ten-volume illustrated encyclopedia, "L'Antiquité expliquée et representée en figures," which systematically documented the artifacts, architecture, and daily life of the classical world, serving as a key reference throughout the eighteenth century.
Artist or Maker: Bernard de Montfaucon
Dimensions: Approximately 42 cm x 25 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: 1704
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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