Simon Thomassin (194 results)

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Tapa blanda. Condition: Buen estado. Dust Jacket Condition: Buena. Piranesi, Giovanni Battista; Vasi, Giuseppe; Thomassin, Simon (illustrator). 1. Los lugares imprescindibles de la ciudad eterna vistos por los genios de la literatura. Llibres.

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Schönes original Kupferstich-Portrait aus dem 18. Jh. -- Blattformat: ca.25x18 cm. Platte: ca. 15 x 11 cm. -- gut erhalten. || Original copper engraved portrait from the 18th century. -- in good condition. // Wir, das Antiquariat Steffen Völkel, kaufen und verkaufen alte Bücher, Handschriften, Zeichnungen, Autographen, Grafiken und Fotografien. Wir sind stets am Ankauf von kompletten Bibliotheken, Sammlungen und Nachlässen interessiert. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 10.

Kupferstich-Portrait von ca. 1720 -- Bild-Maße: ca. 34 x 23 cm. -- im Rand mit Wurmspuren, leicht fleckig, sonst gut erhalten. || copper engraved portrait from c. 1720. -- slightly stained, with wormholes on the margin, otherwise in good condition. // Wir, das Antiquariat Steffen Völkel, kaufen und verkaufen alte Bücher, Handschriften, Zeichnungen, Autographen, Grafiken und Fotografien. Wir sind stets am Ankauf von kompletten Bibliotheken, Sammlungen und Nachlässen interessiert. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.

Schönes original Kupferstich-Portrait aus dem 18. Jh. -- Blattformat: ca.25x18 cm. Platte: ca. 15 x 11 cm. -- gut erhalten. || Original copper engraved portrait from the 18th century. -- in good condition. // Wir, das Antiquariat Steffen Völkel, kaufen und verkaufen alte Bücher, Handschriften, Zeichnungen, Autographen, Grafiken und Fotografien. Wir sind stets am Ankauf von kompletten Bibliotheken, Sammlungen und Nachlässen interessiert. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 10.

Original Kupferstich-Portrait mit schöner Barock-Umrahmung. -- Bild-Maße: ca. 18,5 x 13,5 cm. -- gut erhalten. || Original engraved portrait with beautiful baroque framing. -- in very good condition. // Wir, das Antiquariat Steffen Völkel, kaufen und verkaufen alte Bücher, Handschriften, Zeichnungen, Autographen, Grafiken und Fotografien. Wir sind stets am Ankauf von kompletten Bibliotheken, Sammlungen und Nachlässen interessiert. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 10.

Schönes original Kupferstich-Portrait von ca. 1750. -- Blattformat: ca.25x18 cm. Platte: ca. 12 x 8,5 cm. -- gut erhalten. || Original copper engraved portrait from c. 1750. -- in good condition. // Wir, das Antiquariat Steffen Völkel, kaufen und verkaufen alte Bücher, Handschriften, Zeichnungen, Autographen, Grafiken und Fotografien. Wir sind stets am Ankauf von kompletten Bibliotheken, Sammlungen und Nachlässen interessiert. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 10.

schönes Original Kupferstich-Portrait aus dem 18. Jahrhundert - Blatt-Format: ca. 15,5 x 25 cm | This is an original engraving from circa 1750. // Wir, das Antiquariat Steffen Völkel, kaufen und verkaufen alte Bücher, Handschriften, Zeichnungen, Autographen, Grafiken und Fotografien. Wir sind stets am Ankauf von kompletten Bibliotheken, Sammlungen und Nachlässen interessiert. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 10.

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'MARS CARESSE PAR L'AMOUR. ANTIQ.'Plate 242: The Roman god Mars (Greek: Ares), seated, partially nude with a draped cloth. At his feet is Cupid (l'Amour) embracing him, softening the otherwise martial figure. A round shield leans against Mars, hinting at his warlike nature, now subdued by love.Made by after an anonymous artist.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).MARS, ARES, CUPID, ROMAN GOD OF WAR, LOVE CONQUERS WAR, ANTIQUE SCULPTURE, CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY, THOMASSIN | PCO-C52-79BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

'MARS CARESSE PAR L'AMOUR. ANTIQ.'Plate 242: The Roman god Mars (Greek: Ares), seated, partially nude with a draped cloth. At his feet is Cupid (l'Amour) embracing him, softening the otherwise martial figure. A round shield leans against Mars, hinting at his warlike nature, now subdued by love.Made by after an anonymous artist.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).MARS, ARES, CUPID, ROMAN GOD OF WAR, LOVE CONQUERS WAR, ANTIQUE SCULPTURE, CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY, THOMASSIN | PCO-C52-79BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. Wormhole at bottom left. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Plena piel. Condition: Bien. Es la obra más importante de Simon Thomassin (1653-1732), grabador del rey Luis XIV. La obra fue encargada por el propio rey en 1689. En Francés, Latin, Italiano y Holandés. Las 4 partes encuadenadas en un mismo tomo. 6 portadas a doble tinta, frontis, 59 páginas, 1 plano desplegable de Versailles, con restauración en su parte posterior, 218 grabados diseñados por Simon Thomassin. Tomo I: Las estatuas antiguas y modernas de Versalles, fig. 1-53 - Tomo 2. Los grupos de Versalles, fig. 54-85 - Tomo 3. Las fuentes y otros ornamentos de Versalles, fig. 86-172 - Tomo 4. Los baños y jarrones de Versalles, fig. 173-218. Encuadernación en plena piel con algunas pequeños fallos de la piel. Buen estado general de la obra. Ex-libris.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. THOMASSIN Simon. CORNU. LESPINGOLA. GOUET. PUGET. GIRARDON. GROS. BISTEL. etc (illustrator). 4th Edition. Illustrations of the garden sculpture at Versailles. VG+, 1724, in quarter green calf over green cloth, corners rubbed. Spine, raised bands, gilt tooling & titles . Internally, frontis, title page in red & black inks, [2], (3-59) pp, [1], 1 map (B&W, large folding), 216 pls (of 218, 5 of which are double page), lacking pls 201 & 204, marbled endpapers, text block edges sprinkled red, a little rubbed along joints but very clean inside. First printed in Paris in 1694, text in French, Latin, Italian & Dutch. (Folio, 184*248 mm). (Morgand p508).

Jean-Baptiste Poultier (illustrator). 'CERES'Plate 200: Engraving of the Roman goddess Ceres (Demeter in Greek mythology), depicted standing with a crown of grain, holding a sheaf of wheat and a cornucopia, symbolizing abundance and the harvest.Made by Simon Thomassin after Jean-Baptiste Poultier.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).CERES, DEMETER, HARVEST, AGRICULTURE, CORNUCOPIA, WHEAT, ROMAN GODDESS | PCO-C52-69BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a statue by Jean-Baptiste Poultier (1653-1719). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Laurent Magnier (illustrator). 'CIRCE'Plate 202: Engraving of Circe, the mythological sorceress from Homer's Odyssey, depicted as a classical statue holding a wand or staff.Made by Simon Thomassin after Laurent Magnier.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).CIRCE, SORCERESS, MYTHOLOGY, GREEK MYTHOLOGY, MAGIC, ODYSSEY | PCO-C52-69BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a statue by Laurent Magnier (1618-1700). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Corneille Van Cleve (illustrator). 'LE LION ET LE SANGLIER'Plate 140: A dynamic sculpture of a lion overpowering a wild boar (sanglier), captured in mid-combat. The lion rears on top of the boar with its mouth open in a roar, while water spouts from the boar's mouth in a dramatic arc. A powerful allegory of dominance and triumph, often interpreted as symbolic of royal might.Made by Simon Thomassin after Corneille Van Cleve.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 13.2 x 8.3 cm. (5.2 x 3.27 inch).LION, BOAR, ANIMAL COMBAT, SCULPTURE, ALLEGORY, VERSAILLES, POWER, FOUNTAIN | PCO-C52-47BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a sculpture by Corneille Van Cleve (1644?-1735?). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Corneille Van Cleve (illustrator). 'LE LION ET LE SANGLIER'Plate 140: A dynamic sculpture of a lion overpowering a wild boar (sanglier), captured in mid-combat. The lion rears on top of the boar with its mouth open in a roar, while water spouts from the boar's mouth in a dramatic arc. A powerful allegory of dominance and triumph, often interpreted as symbolic of royal might.Made by Simon Thomassin after Corneille Van Cleve.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 13.2 x 8.3 cm. (5.2 x 3.27 inch).LION, BOAR, ANIMAL COMBAT, SCULPTURE, ALLEGORY, VERSAILLES, POWER, FOUNTAIN | PCO-C52-47BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a sculpture by Corneille Van Cleve (1644?-1735?). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Corneille Van Cleve (illustrator). 'LE LION ET LE SANGLIER'Plate 140: A dynamic sculpture of a lion overpowering a wild boar (sanglier), captured in mid-combat. The lion rears on top of the boar with its mouth open in a roar, while water spouts from the boar's mouth in a dramatic arc. A powerful allegory of dominance and triumph, often interpreted as symbolic of royal might.Made by Simon Thomassin after Corneille Van Cleve.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 13.2 x 8.3 cm. (5.2 x 3.27 inch).LION, BOAR, ANIMAL COMBAT, SCULPTURE, ALLEGORY, VERSAILLES, POWER, FOUNTAIN | PCO-C52-47BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a sculpture by Corneille Van Cleve (1644?-1735?). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Nicolas Poussin (illustrator). 'BACCHUS'Plate 191: Engraving of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, revelry, and fertility. He is depicted with a wreath of vines on his head, holding a drinking cup and a wine jug with a serpent entwined, symbols of intoxication and divine ecstasy.Made by Simon Thomassin after Nicolas Poussin.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).BACCHUS, DIONYSUS, ROMAN GOD, WINE, CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY, CELEBRATION, GRAPEVINE, VINE WREATH, SATYR | PCO-C52-65BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a statue by Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665), a leading painter of the classical French Baroque style, although he spent most of his working life in Rome. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Corneille Van Cleve (illustrator). 'LE LION ET LE SANGLIER'Plate 140: A dynamic sculpture of a lion overpowering a wild boar (sanglier), captured in mid-combat. The lion rears on top of the boar with its mouth open in a roar, while water spouts from the boar's mouth in a dramatic arc. A powerful allegory of dominance and triumph, often interpreted as symbolic of royal might.Made by Simon Thomassin after Corneille Van Cleve.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 13.2 x 8.2 cm. (5.2 x 3.23 inch).LION, BOAR, ANIMAL COMBAT, SCULPTURE, ALLEGORY, VERSAILLES, POWER, FOUNTAIN | PCO-C52-47BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a sculpture by Corneille Van Cleve (1644?-1735?). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Mathieu Lespagnandelle (illustrator). 'SOCRATES'Plate 177: Statue of the philosopher Socrates, depicted in long drapery, standing on a high plinth. He holds a cuplikely referencing the cup of hemlock from his trial and deathindicating his stoic acceptance of fate.Made by Simon Thomassin after Mathieu Lespagnandelle.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).SOCRATES, ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY, GREEK THINKER, HEMLOCK, CLASSICAL STATUE, DEATH OF SOCRATES, BAROQUE ENGRAVING | PCO-C52-59BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a sculpture by Mathieu Lespagnandelle (ca. 1616-1695). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Francois Lespingola (illustrator). 'GROUPE D'ENFANS'Plate 172: Three children (putti) stand closely together holding garlands. They are surrounded by symbols of abundance such as dolphins and a basket of fruit, referencing themes of festivity and fertility.Made by Simon Thomassin after Francois Lespingola.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.9 x 14 cm. (3.5 x 5.51 inch).PUTTI, GARLAND, FESTIVITY, ALLEGORY, BAROQUE SCULPTURE, MYTHOLOGY | PCO-C52-57BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a statue by Francois Lespingola (1644-1705). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Pierre Granier (illustrator). 'ISOCRATES'Plate 174: A classical statue of the Athenian orator Isocrates, holding a scroll and depicted with a contemplative expression, draped in a toga. The name 'ISOCRATES' is inscribed on the pedestal.Made by Simon Thomassin after Pierre Granier.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).ISOCRATES, CLASSICAL PHILOSOPHER, GREEK ORATOR, ANCIENT GREECE, RHETORIC, ENGRAVING, BAROQUE ART | PCO-C52-57BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a sculpture by Pierre Granier (1655-1715). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Simon Hurtrelle (illustrator). 'HYPPOCRATES'Plate 176: Statue of Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician, cloaked and standing upright, holding a bunch of herbs or flowers in his robe. His name 'HYPPocrates' is inscribed on the pedestal.Made by Simon Thomassin after Simon Hurtrelle.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).HIPPOCRATES, GREEK PHYSICIAN, CLASSICAL STATUE, MEDICINE, ANCIENT HISTORY, BAROQUE ENGRAVING | PCO-C52-59BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom: "Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles" by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.Biography artist: Based on a sculpture by Simon Hurtrelle (1648-1724). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.