Jean Valdor After Hieronymus Wierix, Saint Francis Of Assisi

Jean Valdor After Hieronymus Wierix, Saint Francis Of AssisiThis early 17th century engraving by Johannes Valdor (c. 1570 1640) is after another engraving by Hieronymus Wierix (1553 1619). When endless reams of colourful prints adorn the shelves of every homeware supplier from London to New York, its hard to comprehend the scarcity of a small original engraving produced over 400 years ago. Here, in this exquisitely incised image, Valdor creates a masterpiece. Each line precisely engraved into a smooth copper

Several of Rang-Babut’s works were exhibited at the Paris Salon between 1831 and 1842

the artist encountered the sitter during a visit to Morocco or Egypt

Overall size: 41½” x 30” / 105cm x 76cm

372 at Burchard

Through this new wave of fantastical art came the most important aspect of all - escape

Medium: Oil on boardOverall size: 16½” x 19” / 42cm x 48cmYear of creation: c

near Stockholm

Medium: Watercolour heightened with gum arabic on paper

These were created with confidence

which creates a diagonal line and draws the eye towards the yonder - a dense horizon with distant hills

yet also pride

This beautiful 19th-century still life with roses is admirable in its gentle portrayal and subtle brushwork