Apollo and the Nymphs of Thetis after Girardon - Original Antique Engraving

Original engraving reproducing the sculptural group "Apollo served by the nymphs", carved by François Girardon for the grotto of Thetis at Versailles and now in the groves of the palace. The lettering runs in three languages, "Apollon chez Thétis", "Apollo in casa di Teti" and "Apolo visitando á Tetis", and carries the references "Tavola 208" and "Lam. 219", proper to a trilingual illustrated history of art.

Medium: Line engraving.
Artist / after: According to the lettering, "Girardon inv.", after the sculptural group by François Girardon.
Date: 18th-19th century.
Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.7 in (18.2 x 12 cm).
Condition: Fair. Paper with scattered foxing, a horizontal fold across the middle of the sheet and small losses at the upper right edge.