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A Select Collection of Drawings From Curious Antique Gems, Etched After the Manner of Rembrandt
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ISBN13: 9781023672788
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.47 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Select Collection of Drawings From Curious Antique Gems, Etched After the Manner of Rembrandt, showcases the remarkable talent of Thomas Worlidge in capturing the intricate detail of classical gems through the technique of etching. This collection, originally published in the 18th century and reproduced here, presents a series of drawings that emulate the style of Rembrandt, demonstrating Worlidge's mastery of light and shadow.
Each etching offers a glimpse into the world of antique gems, revealing scenes from classical mythology, portraits of emperors, and other significant figures. The collection serves as both an artistic endeavor and a historical record, preserving the legacy of these small but significant artifacts. Students and enthusiasts of classical art, etching, and the art of Rembrandt will find this collection an invaluable resource, providing insight into the techniques and aesthetic values of the 18th century.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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