Comte de Caylus - Holy Family in a Landscape

Holy Family in a Landscape original etching by Comte de Caylus

Holy Family in a Landscape (Rest on the Flight to Egypt?)

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Title:	Holy Family in a Landscape (Rest on the Flight to Egypt?)
Engraver:	Comte de Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe-de Thubieres de Grimoard de Pestels de Levi (Paris, 1692 - 1765)
Designer:	Carracci, Annibale (Bologne, 1560 - Rome, 1609)
Date:	c. 1730 - 1750
Medium:	Original Etching
Note:	"Count Caylus' outstanding contribution to the artistic endeavours of his period is the popularisation of rare drawings which were hidden away in inaccessible collections; and most of all, his fertilising influence. He kept the interest of collectors alive, and was untiring in providing artists with work. Prints bearing his signature -- 'C' or 'C de C' -- are rare, for Caylus had the habit of polishing his plates after a few prints had been taken." *
	Anne-Claude-Philippe-de Thubieres de Grimoard de Pestels de Levi, Comte de Caylus -- hereafter mercifully referred to as the Count (Comte) of Caylus -- was one of France's most versatile figures of the eighteenth century. Caylus initial career was in the French military, where he served as an officer. In 1715 he resigned his commission and dedicated himself to both art and archeology. As an archeologist and art historian he visited such ancient sites as Smyrna, Ephesos and Troad, from 1716 to 1719. The Count of Caylus then returned to Paris where he formed close friendships with both the wealthy collector, Pierre Crozat (1661-1740), and the great painter, Antoine Watteau (1684-1721).
	During the following years Count Caylus established himself as an important man of letters in a number of fields. He was the author of several licentious novels, such as Contes Badines. In 1752 he began his famous seven volume set entitled, Recueil d'antiquites egyptiennes, etruscanes, grecques et romaines. Many scholars now credit this monumental work as the foundation of archeology as a scientific discipline. As an art scholar and historian, Caylus advocated a return to history painting and the classical style. In this regard he held great influence in the Royal Academy but was opposed (often vehemently) by the distinguished encyclopedist, Denis Diderot (1713-1784).
	Caylus's greatest achievement, however, was as an artist and etcher. In total it is believed he created no fewer than 3,200 etchings, most based upon the drawings of old masters or upon the drawings of his contemporaries, such as Watteau. Many, including this original example of Holy Family in a Landscape (Rest on the Flight to Egypt?) which is based upon a drawing by Annibale Carracci (1557-1602), were housed in the Collection of the King ('Cabinet du Roy'). During this period the art of etching was almost entirely eclipsed by engraving. Count Caylus, however, found the free line of etching to be much more amenable in translating the quality of drawings to the copper plate. Finally, as mentioned earlier, Caylus etchings were printed in very small editions. After signing his plates with his characteristic 'C' monogram he would print only a handful of impressions before effacing the plate for another etching.
	Count Caylus was admitted into the Academie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1731. Shortly after that time the Royal Academy conferred upon him the unique title of 'Conseiller honoraire amateur'.
	Annibale Carracci: The Bolognese brothers, Annibale Carracci (Bologne, 1560 - Rome, 1609) and Agostino Carracci (Bologna, 1557 - Parme, 1602) and their cousin Ludovico Carracci (Bologna, 1555 - 1619), were prominent figures that stood in opposition to the prevailing Mannerism of late 16th century Italian painting. After studying art under his uncle in Parma, Annibale Carracci first worked in Venice and Bologna.
	In the early 1580’s, the Carracci brothers founded the Accademia degli Incamminati (Academy of the Progressives) in Bologna. They laid special emphasis upon drawing from life and clear draughtsmanship which became associated with the artists of the Bolognese School.
	Around 1600, Annibale Carracci was invited to Rome by Cardinal Odoardo Farnese to decorate the Farnese Palace. During the next four years some of his most famous frescoes were created there. Regarded as a master of both figure and landscape painting, Annibale Carracci directly influenced such artists as Domenichino, Claude Lorrain and Poussin.
Reference:	* F. L. Leipnik, A History of French Etching from the Sixteenth Century to the Present Day, London, John Lane, 1924, pp. 32 - 34. (Quotation on p. 34.)
Size:	12 3/4 X 9 5/8 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Condition:	Printed upon 18th century hand made, laid paper and with margins extending at least one quarter inch past the plate-mark on all sides. Signed in the plate with Caylus's usual 'C' monogram (lower right) and annotated, 'Cab. (Cabinet) de Roy' (lower center). Apart from very minor creasing this is a rich, early impression and in very good condition throughout. Holy Family in a Landscape (Rest on the Flight to Egypt?) represents both a scarce and important, original example of the etched art of the Comte de Caylus.
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