Hamilton Engraving By Hancarville Late 18th Century Battle Scene Greek Mythology Phallus Shield

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Object description :

"Hamilton Engraving By Hancarville Late 18th Century Battle Scene Greek Mythology Phallus Shield"

Very beautiful engravings taken from the rare collection of records of Sir Hamilton's ancient vases produced by Hugues d'Hancarville (1719-1805): Collection of Etruscan, Greek and Roman antiquities, taken from the cabinet of Mr. Hamilton, British envoy extraordinary at court of Naples, Naples (François Morelli), 1766-1767.

Our engraving represents a mythological scene from a Greek battle, the central shield bears a motif of phallus with winged purse, certainly as an amulet.

Engraved part only: 65cm x 31 cm
in a 80 x 60 modern varnished wood frame (can be kept or changed)

Price: 900 €

Artist: Hancarville
Period: 18th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Good condition

Material: Paper
Length: 65
Width: 31

Reference: 1191736