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

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

Artist: Hancarville

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)

900 €

CONTACT

Ars Longa - Paris, France

Period: 18th century

Style: Rome and Antic Greece

Condition: Good condition

Material: Paper

Length: 65

Width: 31

Reference (ID): 1191736

Availability: In stock