Angelo Clener (1 results)

Christoph Heinrich Kniep (illustrator). 'ARCHAEOPHILORVM. SODALITIO. LONDINENSI. / GVGL.HAMILTONVS.BAL.ORD.EQVES. / D.D.D.'Archaeological excavation scene of a tomb with sarcophagi and vases, set in a wooded ravine. Figures observe and collect grave goods. Frontispiece to Hamilton's second vase collection.Made by Angelo Clener after Christoph Heinrich Kniep.Medium: Etching and engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 29.7 x 42 cm (11.69 x 16.54 inch). Image size: 29.7 x 42 cm. (11.69 x 16.54 inch).TOMB, NOLA, EXCAVATION, VASES, ARCHAEOLOGY, HAMILTON, NAPLES, 18TH CENTURY, CLASSICAL ART, GRAND TOUR, ANTIQUITY | PCO-B9-40BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrontispiece to William Hamilton's 1791 volume of vase engravings, 'Collection of engravings from ancient vases.' published in Naples in 1791.Reference: BM 2013,5007.2; "Vases and Volcanoes" (Jenkins & Sloan).Biography engraver: Angelo Clener (fl. 1810-1830) was an 18th-century engraver active in Naples, known for detailed archaeological and classical subject matter, including works for William Hamilton.Biography artist: Christoph Heinrich Kniep (17551825) was a German painter and draughtsman who accompanied Goethe on his Italian journey and created meticulous archaeological illustrations, especially around Naples. Condition: very good, given age. Light creasing, foxing and soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.