Picturae Chalcographicae Historiam Veteris et Novi Testamenti

1758

Philipp Andreas Kilian after Various Artists, Johann Michael Wagner (publisher)

Associated Names
Philipp Andreas Kilian

Artist, German, 1714 - 1759

Johann Michael Wagner

Publisher, German

Various Artists

Artist After

This is a drawing of an elaborate baroque-style title page. The image features a highly ornate decorative border with swirling acanthus leaves and floral motifs around a central block of text. At the top, an opened book with Latin text is supported by a cherubic figure, with rays of light emanating from it. Additional cherubs on clouds enhance the composition. The text is inscribed in both Latin and German. This design showcases the detailed printmaking techniques of the period, emphasizing grandeur and formality.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bound volume with 1 engraved title and 129 engraved illustrations

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    book: 38.3 x 26 x 4 cm (15 1/16 x 10 1/4 x 1 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.80.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Thieme-Becker 1907-1950

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Sir Lambton Loraine Bark (bookplate). Libreria Antiquaria Soave, Torino; purchased 2009 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1907

  • Hämmerle, Albert. "Kilian, Philipp, Kupferstecher." In Allgemeines lexikon der bildenden künstler von der antike bis zur gegenwart. 37 vols. Leipzig, 1907-1950: 20(1927):301-302.

Inscriptions

inside first free end paper in graphite: 1205. / Tavole No 130. / Kilian Filippo Andrea / Augsbourg 1714-1759. / Le Blanc VolI. pag. 453 / Basam / Fueggli / Paignon / Geri / Huber / Bryan / Nagler / Vallardi / [M?]eller

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