Filippo Morghen

Decorative Wall Fresco - Etching by Filippo Morghen - 18th Century

18th Century

5 Italian (19th Cent) Neo-classic engravings depicting Roman statuary/mythological themes framed in silverleaf moulding with matting (PRICED EACH)

Set ancient Roman frescos from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", an original etching on paper by Nicola Fiorillo in the 18th Century. Three hand colored copper engravings of classical roman. Each print is matted in a custom made silk mat that matches the clothing. Engraving with two figures measures 21.25" x 18.25". The other two prints measure 20.5" x 16.5". Size includes mat. # greek Pompeii Grand tour

Set ancient Roman frescos from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", an original etching on paper by Nicola Fiorillo in the 18th Century. Three hand colored copper engravings of classical roman. Each print is matted in a custom made silk mat that matches the clothing. Engraving with two figures measures 21.25" x 18.25". The other two prints measure 20.5" x 16.5". Size includes mat. # greek Pompeii Grand tour

Antique Mythological Scene – Montfaucon Antiquity Explained, London 1721 Description: A powerful mythological engraving from Bernard de Montfaucon’s Antiquity Explained and Represen...

Roman Decorative Motifs and Architectural Scenes by Tommaso Piroli, 1789 This finely executed copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli (1750–1824) is part of his renowned series 'A...

This important and rare 18th-century engraving, titled “Cécilia,” is based on a painting by the French artist Charles Benazech (Paris 1767/68–1794). The scene depicts a moment from t...

Classical Mythological Figures Engraving, Montfaucon Antiquité Expliquée 1721 This original early eighteenth-century copper engraving originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s monumental antiquarian publication L’Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures, published in Paris in 1721. Widely regarded as one of the most important scholarly works of the Enlightenment, Montfaucon’s encyclopedic study systematically documented the art, mythology, and material culture of the ancient world, laying essential foundations for modern archaeology and art history. The plate presents a carefully arranged compilation of mythological and sculptural studies derived from ancient sources. Multiple vignettes depict classical figures, relief fragments, and symbolic motifs recorded from antique sculptures, gems, and coins. The composition functions almost as a visual catalogue, comparing different representations of mythological subjects collected from prominent European antiquarian collections, including references to works associated with scholars such as Maffei and other early collectors of classical antiquities. At the bottom of the composition, two triton-like sea beings with human torsos and serpent tails raise a nude female figure above the waves, evoking marine mythology connected to nereids, sea deities, or allegorical representations of Venus emerging from the sea. Surrounding studies include winged figures, sculptural heads, medallions, and mythological scenes rendered with remarkable clarity. Montfaucon’s analytical approach—placing multiple related images together for comparison—reflects the Enlightenment ambition to classify and interpret antiquity through visual evidence. The engraving demonstrates the refined precision of early eighteenth-century Parisian copperplate engraving, characterized by delicate linework, balanced spacing, and restrained tonal shading. Beyond its scholarly significance, the plate possesses strong decorative appeal, combining classical imagery with an elegant graphic structure that suits both traditional and contemporary interiors. This original antique engraving is offered unframed, allowing flexibility to select a frame appropriate to the intended interior or collection setting. Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning and light paper discoloration consistent with early eighteenth-century prints...

Antique frontispiece of volume 3 of 'Manuale di varj ornamenti tratti dalle fabbriche, e frammenti antichi' by Carlo Antonini. This work contains a seri...

French Renaissance Relief Sculptures – Château d’Écouen Engravings, 1803 Description: This refined set of three early nineteenth-century engravings illustrates sculptural reliefs from the chapel of the historic Château d’Écouen. The prints originate from the rare architectural publication Paris et ses Monuments, mesurés, dessinés et gravés, produced by the French architect and engraver Louis-Pierre Baltard and published in Paris in 1803 during the Napoleonic era. Baltard’s monumental work was dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte and aimed to document important monuments around Paris with precise measured drawings and carefully executed engravings. The engravings record sculptural elements from the elaborate master altar of the château chapel. Each plate focuses on a different group of figures rendered as classical relief sculpture...

Antique Classical Mythological Engraving after Roman Sculpture – Montfaucon 1721 An elegant classical engraving depicting a mythological sculptural subject after ancient Roman model...