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Rare Andrea Mantegna Engraving Battle of the Sea Gods
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Rare Andrea Mantegna Engraving Battle of the Sea Gods

17th century
For Sale by Karen Tarleton
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Andrea Mantegna Engraving Battle of the Sea Gods

Please call or email me if you would like more information

Many thanks

Karen

Physical Dimensions
Height
31.5cm (12.40")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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Karen Tarleton has dated this Andrea Mantegna Engraving Print to the 17th Century.

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SA997937
Description
Andrea Mantegna Engraving Battle of the Sea Gods

Please call or email me if you would like more information

Many thanks

Karen

Height
31.5cm (12.40")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Andrea Mantegna Engraving Print to the 17th Century.

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SA997937
Karen Tarleton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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A sepia-toned paper engraving depicting classical mythological figures and sea creatures engaged in combat amidst water reeds.
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Archive I A sepia-toned paper engraving depicting classical mythological figures and sea creatures engaged in combat amidst water reeds.

Rare Andrea Mantegna Engraving Battle of the Sea Gods

Archive II A sepia-toned paper engraving depicting classical mythological figures and sea creatures engaged in combat amidst water reeds. View II
Archive III A sepia-toned paper engraving depicting classical mythological figures and sea creatures engaged in combat amidst water reeds. View III
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Karen Tarleton
Telephone 07866 475069
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Misterton
Somerset
United Kingdom
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Karen Tarleton
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A sepia-toned paper engraving depicting classical mythological figures and sea creatures engaged in combat amidst water reeds.
RARE Andrea Mantegna Engraving Battle of the Sea Gods
Ref: SA997937
A sepia-toned paper engraving depicting classical mythological figures and sea creatures engaged in combat amidst water reeds.
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  • ObjectEngravings
  • Period17th century
  • StyleItalian Renaissance
  • MaterialPaper, Ink
  • ColourSepia Brown
  • MotifsLinear hatching, Mythological figures, Sea monsters, Classical anatomy
  • SizeH 31.5 cm (12 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This seventeenth-century Italian Renaissance paper engraving presents a dramatic mythological scene filled with classical anatomy, water reeds, and sea monsters. Executed in a sepia-brown ink with fine linear hatching, the artwork depicts various mythological figures and sea creatures engaged in energetic combat amidst churning water. The paper shows visible signs of age, including a raw, untrimmed border and subtle creasing across the corners. The monochrome tones and classical style evoke the refined aesthetic of a traditional gentleman's library. Measuring 31.5 cm high, 42 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, the piece possesses a substantial horizontal format well-suited for display. Collectors can mount and frame the work for placement on a narrow wall space within a study, drawing room, or hallway. Displaying the piece within a traditional domestic setting highlights its intricate draughtsmanship and historical character. The sepia palette integrates seamlessly with neutral wood tones, leather-bound books, and classic furnishings. Proper conservation framing under UV-protective glass preserves the delicate paper and ink medium from environmental degradation over time. Positioned at eye level in an intimate interior, the engraving offers viewers a clear look into classical mythology and Renaissance printmaking techniques.

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Mythological engravings from the Italian Renaissance allowed artists to reproduce and disseminate classical allegories and heroic imagery throughout Europe, establishing printmaking as a major artistic medium.

Engravings were executed by incising copper or steel plates using a hardened steel tool called a burin, after which ink was applied and transferred onto rag paper using a rolling press.

Authentic period engravings typically exhibit clear plate impressions along the edges, characteristic paper traits such as chain lines or watermarks, and visible ink relief under magnification.

Classical prints framed in simple dark wood or gilded frames function as sophisticated focal points when styled on gallery walls, in home libraries, or alongside modern minimalist furnishings.

Paper artworks should be framed using acid-free matting materials and UV-protective glass, keeping them positioned away from direct sunlight, radiators, and areas of variable humidity.
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