Caption

Paris makes itself known to Hector Priamus, print, printmaker: attributed to Pierre Lemaire, after design by Claude Vignon, 1622 - 1688, Attributed to, paper, etching, intaglio printmaking technique, height 276 mm x width 208 mm, Paris is brought back into the battle, Hector challenges the Greeks to a single combat (Iliad VI-VII), A detailed monochrome engraving shows a crowded scene in an ornate architectural setting with columns, drapery, and a raised platform. Figures in classical robes and armor occupy the foreground, some embracing, others gesturing or holding weapons. A crowned figure stands near the platform while a soldier with a helmet and sword leads a barefoot youth forward. In the middle distance a mounted rider waves a cloak and a procession of onlookers fills the space. Decorative statues, banners, and an elaborate arch with sculptural reliefs and draped fabric rise in the background, flanked by domed buildings and slender obelisks. The composition includes a variety of facial expressions and dynamic poses, with textured shading and fine linework throughout.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26B24_121

License type

Rights managed

Available size

50.3Mb (7.6Mb) / 12.1in x 16.2in / 3618 x 4862 (300dpi)

Keywords

Paris makes itself Hector Priamus print printmaker attributed Pierre Lemaire design Claude Vignon 1622 - 1688 Attributed paper etching intaglio printmaking technique height 276 mm x width 208 mm back battle Hector challenges Greeks single combat Iliad VI-VII detailed monochrome engraving crowded scene ornate architectural setting columns drapery raised platform Figures classical robes armor occupy foreground embracing gesturing holding weapons crowned figure stands near platform soldier helmet sword leads barefoot youth forward middle distance mounted rider waves cloak procession onlookers fills space Decorative statues banners elaborate arch sculptural reliefs draped fabric rise background flanked domed buildings slender obelisks composition includes variety facial expressions dynamic poses textured shading fine linework