Antique Engraving Greek myth of Leda Queen of Sparta & Swan Jupiter (Zeus) 1675
USD 858.00 USD
The print depicts a scene from the Greek myth of Leda and the Swan, where the god Jupiter (Zeus) transforms into a swan to seduce Leda, the Queen of Sparta. The engraving records a lost fresco composition painted by Antonio Verrio for the King's Closet at Windsor Castle between 1675 and 1684.
Specifications
| Unit Of Sale | Single Piece |
| Artist | Antique Engraving |
| Originality | Original |
| Size | Medium |
| Region Of Origin | London, England |
| Framing | Framed |
| Year Of Production | 1675 |
| Features | One of a Kind (OOAK) |
| Culture | England |
| Handmade | Yes |
| Time Period Produced | Pre-1700 |
| Image Orientation | Portrait |
| Title | Antique Engraving |
| Material | Paper |
| Original/Licensed Reprint | Original |
| Print Surface | Paper |
| Type | |
| Production Technique | stipple engraving |
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
A nice touch is the paper’s slight tooth, which gives it an artistic feel.
