1814 – Engraving after Rafaël Sanzio (1483–1520) – Large Elephant Folio – 54 cm (Zonder minimumprijs)

Engraving after RaphaelPeriod: printed in 1814, early 19th centuryMaterial: engraving on sturdy wove paperDimensions: sheet approximately 598 × 437 mm; engraved image approximately 300 × 292 mmCondition: excellent condition, with minimal age-related wear consistent with its ageCollection Number: 538Description of the SceneDepiction of The Vision of Ezekiel, showing God the Father enthroned upon clouds and surrounded by angels and the four symbolic creatures associated with the prophetic vision. At the center of the composition, the divine figure appears seated with raised arms, commanding the scene with a sense of authority and majesty. Around Him are putti and winged celestial beings, while below appear the eagle, lion, ox, and human figure. In the background, a distant landscape unfolds with a river and rolling hills.The composition is constructed in a pyramidal arrangement, characteristic of High Renaissance design. The figures are rendered with meticulous anatomical precision, while the distribution of light focuses attention upon the central divine figure before gradually diminishing toward the outer edges of the image. Fine and consistent engraving techniques create subtle tonal transitions, particularly within the cloud formations, where delicate shading produces a remarkable sense of depth and atmosphere. The engraving demonstrates a high degree of technical mastery and... lees verder bij Catawiki