Bidspirit auction | Giovanni Battista de' Cavalieri, Italy

Giovanni Battista de' Cavalieri, Italy (1526-1597), Hermaphroditus ex indice lapide Romae in ?dibus - Giovanni Battista de' Cavalieri Italy (1526-1597) Hermaphroditus ex indice lapide Romae in ?dibus Cardinalis Farnesi copperplate engraving on laid paper Date of plate: ca. 1560-1587 Date of impression: mid-17th century (likely 1650-1680) Label verso reads: A period impression from Cavalieri's influential antiquarian series documenting classical sculpture in the Farnese collections. Executed in his characteristic linear burin technique with fine hatchwork, elongated proportions, and architectural grounding. This engraving represents the renowned 'Farnese Hermaphrodite', one of the most widely reproduced ancient sculptures of the Renaissance.” 10 1/4”H x 6 1/4”W(paper), 14”H x 11”W(frame)