Ornament met saters en sfinxen, Bernard Picart (workshop of), after Bernard Picart, 1725

Title(s)

Ornament met saters en sfinxen

Object type

• print

Object number

RP-P-OB-57.036

Inscriptions / marks

• collector's mark: Lugt 240

Artist

• print maker: Bernard Picart (workshop of)
• after drawing by: Bernard Picart (mentioned on object)

Place

Amsterdam

Dating

1725

Material

• paper

Technique

etching / engraving

Measurements

height 60 mm × width 73 mm

What

• foliage, tendrils, branches ~ ornament
• ornament ~ festoon, garland
• ornament ~ hybrid beings; human and animal forms mixed
• sphinx (lion/woman); 'Sfinge' (Ripa)
• satyr(s) (in general)

Acquisition

transferred 1816

Copyright

Public domain