Original 19th century pure outline engraving reproducing the marble group of the Rape of Proserpina by François Girardon, carved for the gardens of Versailles. Trilingual caption — Enlèvement de Proserpine / Ratto di Proserpina / Rapto de Proserpina — and the signature Girardon inv.
Original 19th century pure outline engraving reproducing the marble group of the Rape of Proserpina by François Girardon, carved for the gardens of Versailles. Trilingual caption — Enlèvement de Proserpine / Ratto di Proserpina / Rapto de Proserpina — and the signature Girardon inv.
Medium: Copper engraving, outline.
Artist: After the sculptural group by François Girardon.
Date: 19th century.
Source: Illustrated atlas of art history, with captions in French, Italian and Spanish; print no. 304.
Dimensions: 4.1 x 6.8 in (10.5 x 17.3 cm).
Condition: Paper browned, with rust specks scattered through the margins; the image clean.