Tag Archives: Aeneis

Aeneis engravings

Posted on 21/10/2023 by ronald972

From the folder I bought come two engravings which were done to illustrate Virgil’s ‘Aeneis’. Publius Virgilius Maro is the full name of the person we know as Virgil. The book was published by #PierreDidot in 1798 and contained Aeneis, … Continue reading →

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Wenceslaus Hollar Etchings

Posted on 27/08/2017 by ronald972

I have mentioned #WenceslausHollar previously as part of an earlier chapter. I acquired another small etching by him this past week but we will begin with a quick recap of the earlier chapter. The etching comes from Hollar’s work illustrating … Continue reading →

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Art Classique

Posted on 17/04/2015 by ronald972

I went to an auction this past week hoping I might find something of interest and managed to come away with a print.  The print comes from centuries past.  It and one other are today’s focus – both of which … Continue reading →

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