Monumental Mythological Scene, Classical Figures and Clouds – Montfaucon, 1721
€ 1 250
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1721
Mapmaker / artist
Bernard de Montfaucon, Paris / London, 1721
Technique
Engraving
Sheet size
42 × 50 cm (16.5 × 19.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14184-1-30
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Condition report: Good impression with visible plate mark, light age toning, minor edge wear consistent with age.
About this sheet
Monumental Mythological Scene, Classical Figures and Clouds – Montfaucon, 1721
DESCRIPTION Large and highly decorative engraving depicting a complex mythological scene populated by classical gods and allegorical figures, arranged across a dramatic landscape with clouds and celestial elements above. The composition is after ancient sculptural reliefs recorded by Bernard de Montfaucon in his monumental work Antiquity Explained and Represented in Sculptures, first published in the early 18th century. Montfaucon’s engravings formed the foundation of modern archaeological and classical studies and were intended as authoritative visual records of antique sculpture known at the time. The scale and narrative richness of this plate give it exceptional wall presence, making it particularly attractive for interior designers and collectors seeking a museum-quality classical statement.
Condition report: Good impression with visible plate mark, light age toning, minor edge wear consistent with age.
Framing tips: Elegant wide mat in warm off-white or light stone, framed in dark walnut or black wood for strong contrast.
