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Witch Riding on a Monster - Bernard Picart
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Description
A detailed 1732 etching by Bernard Picart, reproducing a Mannerist drawing of a witch mounted on a fantastical creature.
This etching by Bernard Picart, dated 1732, reproduces a drawing by the Italian Mannerist artist Parmigianino (Francesco Mazzola). The composition depicts a chaotic, supernatural scene featuring a central figure mounted upon a hybrid creature. The imagery draws from the dark, fantastical themes often explored in early modern print culture, where the grotesque and the occult provided a subject for technical display.
Picart, a French engraver who spent much of his career in Amsterdam, was highly regarded for his ability to translate the fluid lines of master drawings into the precise medium of the copper plate. The work displays the characteristic hatching and cross-hatching techniques of the period, which define the musculature of the figures and the textures of the monstrous forms. The presence of an owl, a skull, and various spectral figures creates a sense of unease, typical of the period's interest in witchcraft and folklore. The inscription at the base of the print confirms its provenance, noting that the original drawing was held in the collection of Mr. Rutgers in Amsterdam at the time of the engraving.
As a print, this piece offers a window into the eighteenth-century practice of documenting private collections through reproductive engraving. The artist maintains the Mannerist distortion of the original design, with elongated limbs and expressive, contorted faces. The monochromatic palette, typical of etchings from this era, focuses the viewer on the draughtsmanship and the narrative tension between the central rider and the surrounding entities. This print is an example of the technical skill required to interpret the work of earlier masters for a wider audience of collectors and connoisseurs.
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Witch Riding on a Monster - Bernard Picart
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From $29.00 USD
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From $29.00 USD
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Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
Artist Biography
Bernard Picart
Bernard Picart moved from Paris to Amsterdam in 1710 to find religious freedom as a Protestant. While in the Netherlands, he published a collection of engravings titled "Innocent Impostors". In this project, he created plates in the exact style of old masters to trick collectors who valued age over technical skill. This exercise was a deliberate attempt to prove that contemporary engravers could match the quality of the past through skill alone.
His work focuses on precise linework and mythological subjects. Picart moved away from the heavy styles of the previous century. He preferred clarity and proportion in his compositions. His etchings, such as "Althaea Putting the Fatal Log on the Fire" or his studies of antique gems, show a controlled hand. He often used vignettes and ornaments, including skulls and griffins, to frame larger narratives or to stand as independent decorative elements.
Modern collectors value Picart for his balance of classical themes and clean graphic sensibility. His prints work well in contemporary spaces because they offer historical depth without visual clutter. The monochrome compositions provide a sharp contrast for minimalist or traditional interiors. His focus on symbolic ornaments like the two-headed eagle or Mercury makes his work feel like a curated collection of curiosities for the home.
His work focuses on precise linework and mythological subjects. Picart moved away from the heavy styles of the previous century. He preferred clarity and proportion in his compositions. His etchings, such as "Althaea Putting the Fatal Log on the Fire" or his studies of antique gems, show a controlled hand. He often used vignettes and ornaments, including skulls and griffins, to frame larger narratives or to stand as independent decorative elements.
Modern collectors value Picart for his balance of classical themes and clean graphic sensibility. His prints work well in contemporary spaces because they offer historical depth without visual clutter. The monochrome compositions provide a sharp contrast for minimalist or traditional interiors. His focus on symbolic ornaments like the two-headed eagle or Mercury makes his work feel like a curated collection of curiosities for the home.
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- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
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Artist Biography
Bernard Picart
Bernard Picart moved from Paris to Amsterdam in 1710 to find religious freedom as a Protestant. While in the Netherlands, he published a collection of engravings titled "Innocent Impostors". In this project, he created plates in the exact style of old masters to trick collectors who valued age over technical skill. This exercise was a deliberate attempt to prove that contemporary engravers could match the quality of the past through skill alone.
His work focuses on precise linework and mythological subjects. Picart moved away from the heavy styles of the previous century. He preferred clarity and proportion in his compositions. His etchings, such as "Althaea Putting the Fatal Log on the Fire" or his studies of antique gems, show a controlled hand. He often used vignettes and ornaments, including skulls and griffins, to frame larger narratives or to stand as independent decorative elements.
Modern collectors value Picart for his balance of classical themes and clean graphic sensibility. His prints work well in contemporary spaces because they offer historical depth without visual clutter. The monochrome compositions provide a sharp contrast for minimalist or traditional interiors. His focus on symbolic ornaments like the two-headed eagle or Mercury makes his work feel like a curated collection of curiosities for the home.
His work focuses on precise linework and mythological subjects. Picart moved away from the heavy styles of the previous century. He preferred clarity and proportion in his compositions. His etchings, such as "Althaea Putting the Fatal Log on the Fire" or his studies of antique gems, show a controlled hand. He often used vignettes and ornaments, including skulls and griffins, to frame larger narratives or to stand as independent decorative elements.
Modern collectors value Picart for his balance of classical themes and clean graphic sensibility. His prints work well in contemporary spaces because they offer historical depth without visual clutter. The monochrome compositions provide a sharp contrast for minimalist or traditional interiors. His focus on symbolic ornaments like the two-headed eagle or Mercury makes his work feel like a curated collection of curiosities for the home.
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