ENGRAVING SERIES FIGURINES. CHARACTERS, ONE WITH FISHING NET. SALVATOR ROSE

Description:
- Engraving representing three men, one of them picking up what looks like a fishing net, another one looking at him, and the third one has his arms crossed and is looking straight ahead, by Salvator Rosa.
- This is an engraving from the figurine series, originally called ‘Diverse figure’ or ‘Capricci’. It depicts various types, soldiers, male and female figures and mythological subjects. He was a multi-faceted artist, active in various fields.
- Its author is the 17th century Italian painter, poet and engraver Salvator Rosa (1615-1673). He worked in Naples, where he came from. He is known as rebellious and extravagant. His most popular and influential series is the Figurines.
- Intaglio etching on copperplate, printed on good quality paper, in single-colour black, with very good ink and very good printing.
- On the lower right-hand side is his signature, a monogram with the letters S and R, which correspond to the initials of his full name: Salvator Rosa.
- By means of extraordinary artistic quality and execution, as well as great skill, an effect of strength and great liveliness has been achieved, dominating the chiaroscuro.
- Perfectly framed, with a frame to match the spectacular engraving.

Conservation and Damage:
- General condition: Very Good.
- The frame is new, and is also in perfect condition.
- The engraving shows the deterioration typical of it's age.

Comments:
- Measurements are approximate.
- Ideal engraving as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours of the photos are not equal to the tones of the real colours.
- The Engraving for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of it.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.