| Title: |
The Entombment of Christ |
| Engraver: |
Rousselet, Gilles (Paris, 1610 - 1686) |
| Designer: |
Titian 'Tiziano Vecellio' (Pieve di Cadore, c. 1487 - Venice, 1576) |
| Date: |
c. 1675 |
| Medium: |
Original Line Engraving |
| Source: |
Cabinet Du Roi |
| Note: |
Gilles Rousselet: Seventeenth century France was
fortunate to have a legion of very gifted engravers. One of them was Gilles
Rousselet. It is thought that he studied engraving techniques under the
fine Dutch artist, Cornelis Bloemaert. During his career, Gilles Rousselet gained
fame for his large engravings after both the Italian masters of the Renaissance
and after contemporary French painters. In this latter vein, he formed
a close working relationship with the painter, Le Brun. His old master
engravings include works of art after Guido, Raphael, Domenichino and
Titian. Rousselet became a full member of the prestigious Royal French
Academy in 1663. |
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This beautiful, large engraving originates from a famous
series known as the 'Cabinet du Roi'. In the early 1670's, the King of
France (Louis X1V) commissioned the country's best engravers to etch and
engrave his collection of paintings -- which would later form the beginnings
of the Louvre Museum. Such distinguished artists as Picart, Masson, Baudet,
Chasteau, de Poilly and Rousselet all contributed original engravings.
When completed (around 1675) the sets were then bound into special volumes.
The largest engravings, such as this original example, were folded down
the centre to accommodate the size of the volumes. It is believed that
less than one hundred impressions were struck from each plate. These spectacular
engravings are thus very scarce and The Entombment of Christ clearly
represents one of the finest works of art from this set. The French text in the lower left of this engraving reads; " Jesus Christ descendu de la Croix est porte au Sepulebre par ses disciples (Jesus Christ descends from the cross and is carried by his Disciples to his tomb). And, to the lower right, the text in Latin reads; "Christus e Cruce Detractus a Discipulis in Sepulebrum IInfertur--" |
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Titian (Pieve di Cadore, c. 1487 – Venice, 1576): The greatest master of the Venetian School, Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) studied and trained under Giovanni Bellini, in Venice. As early as 1507, Titian was receiving government commissions and working alongside such artists as Giorgione. In 1516 he succeeded Bellini as the Official Painter to the Doge of Venice. By 1530 Titian’s clientele included most of the rulers and nobility of all of Catholic Europe. He was particularly patronised by Emperor Charles V and his son, Philip II, during the following years. In the 1540’s Titian assumed the unofficial role of portraitist to the Farnese, the family of Pope Paul the Third. As well such powerful figures as the Dukes of Ferrara, Mantua and Urbino continually vied for his portraits and mythological and religious scenes. As a result Titian became perhaps the most politically powerful artist of the Italian Renaissance. Titian’s influence has proved to be vast. Such masters as Poussin, Velazquez and Rubens have revered his art. This original engraving entitled, "The Entombment of Christ" is based upon a design created by the Italian Master, Titian. |
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Titian's painting, The Entombment of Christ, was
acquired by Louis X1V in 1662. Thus Gilles Rousselet's engraving probably was
the first attempt to engrave the painting once it passed into the King's
collection. G. C. Williamson * lists it as being among Rousselet's greatest
works of art. The clarity of line, tone and detail within this large work
is indicative of the best work of seventeenth century French engraving.
It has, in fact, even served a utilitarian function. Over the centuries
Titian's painting darkened considerably and when restorers recently cleaned
the painting they turned to Rousselet's famous engraving as a guide. (George
C. Williamson, Bryan's Dictionary of Painters and Engravers, London,
Bell & Sons, 1930, Vol. 1V, p. 289). |
| Size: |
16 3/4 X 14 7/8 (Sizes in inches are approximate,
height preceding width of plate-mark or image.) |
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Matted with 100% Archival Materials |
| Condition: |
Printed upon fine, hand-made, laid, watermarked paper from
the 17th century and with full margins as published in Paris around 1675.
Contains vertical centre crease, as always. Bearing the crisp lines and
tonal values of a very early impression and in excellent condition throughout.
Altogether, The Entombment of Christ represents a scarce masterpiece
of seventeenth century French engraved art. |
| Subject: |
Gilles Rousselet, Titian 'Tiziano Vecellio', original engraving, The Entombment of Christ, Italian artist, "Cabinet du Roi", seventeenth century, French engraver. |
| Price: |
Sold - The price is no longer available. |
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Original Engraving by the French artist, Gilles Rouselet.
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Title & Artist |
Engraver Info |
Medium |
Date |
Info |
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Filia
Roberti Strozzi Noblis Florentini (Roberti Strozzi's young daughter,
Clarice Strozzi with her dog) engraved by Domenico Cunego designed by Titian 'Tiziano Vecellio. |
Cunego, Domenico (Verona, 1727 - Rome, 1794) |
Original Engraving |
1770 |
Published by Gavin Hamilton for Schola Italica Picturae. |
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| 02.- |
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Madonna of the Cherries by Lucas Vorsterman, the Younger designed by David Teniers, the Younger and Titian |
Lucas Vorsterman, the Younger (Antwerp, c. 1605 - 1667) |
Original Etching |
1656-1660 |
Theatrum Pictorium (Theatre of Paintings) |
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| 03. |
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Questo e Pietro Aretino, Poeta Tosco (This is the Tuscan Poet, Pietro Aretino) by Wenzel Hollar (Wenceslaus Hollar) designed by Titian, 'Tiziano Vecellio' |
Hollar, Wenceslaus 'Wenzel Hollar' (Prague, 1607 - London, 1677) |
Original Etching |
1647 |
Richard Pennington, Catalogue # P1346, First State of Two. |
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The Entombment of Christby Gilles Rouselet designed by Titian 'Tiziano Vecellio' |
Gilles Rousselet (Paris, 1610 - 1686) |
Original Line Engraving |
c. 1675 |
Cabinet Du Roi |
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| 05.- |
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La Maitresse du Titien (Titian's Mistress) Engraved by Francois Forster designed by Titian 'Tiziano Vecellio'. |
Francois Forster (Locle, 1790 - Paris, 1872) |
Original Engraving |
1837 |
Artaria & Fontaine, Manheim |
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