Gilles Rouselet & Guido Reni

Saint Francis in Meditation (Cabinet Du Roi)

Gilles Rousselet's original engraving Saint Francis in Meditation is based upon a design created by the Italian Master, Guido Reni also listed as Le Guide. This impression is printed upon fine, hand-made, laid, watermarked paper from the 17th century and with full margins as published in Paris for the "Cabinet du Roi" around 1675. "Saint Francis in Meditation" represents a scarce masterpiece of the seventeenth century French engraved art of Gilles Rousselet.

Original Engraving by the French artist, Gilles Rouselet designed by Guido Reni.

Saint Francis in Meditation

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Gilles Rousselet (Paris, 1610 - 1686)
#	Image	Title & Artist	Medium	Date	Source	-
01-		Saint Francis in Meditation by by Gilles Rouselet designed by Guido Reni	Original Line Engraving	c. 1675	Cabinet Du Roi	Sold
02.-		The Entombment of Christby Gilles Rouselet designed by Titian 'Tiziano Vecellio'	Original Line Engraving	c. 1675	Cabinet Du Roi	Sold

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Title:	Saint Francis in Meditation
Engraver:	Rousselet, Gilles (Paris, 1610 - 1686)
Designer:	Guido Reni 'Le Guide' (1575-1642)
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, 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. Gilles Rousselet became a full member of the prestigious Royal French Academy in 1663.
	This beautiful, large engraving entitled, Saint Francis in Meditation is based upon a design created by the Italian Master, Guido Reni. It hails 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 Gilles 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 Saint Francis in Meditation clearly represents a wonderful works of art from this set. Engravings by Gilles Rousselet created after designs and paintings by Guido Reni include, "Hercule Taunt L'Hydre", "Elevement de Dejanire par le Centaure Nesse", "S. Maria Magdalena", Combat d'Hercule et d'Achelous", as well as other important 17th century works.
Size:	17 1/8 X 11 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	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. It bears the crisp lines and tonal values of a very early impression and in excellent condition throughout.
Subject:	Gilles Rousselet, Guido Reni, 'Le Guide', 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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