Caravella, Signed (1 results)

Etching C3, limited 17/50 signed by the artist. Images size 175mm x 115mm and paper size 255mm x 205mm. The 190th ex-libris by the artist. Caravel is from the Portuguese caravela, "small vessel," derived from a Latin word meaning "small wicker boat covered with leather" and the Greek karabos, "beetle." Juri Jakovenko (born 1965) is a renowned Belarusian graphic artist and engraver, internationally recognized for his technical printmaking and his fantastical, surreal imagery. Based in Grodno, Belarus, Jakovenko has established himself as a master of the etching needle, creating dense, narrative-rich compositions that often blend medieval aesthetics with modern surrealism. His work is highly prized by collectors of fine prints and Ex-Libris (bookplates) for its incredible attention to detail, mythical storytelling, and atmospheric depth. Signed.