FIGURINES SERIES ENGRAVING. PHILOSOPHER DEBATING. SALVATOR ROSA.

Description:
- Engraving representing four men, one of them looks like a philosopher debating with the other three, by Salvator Rosa.
- This is an engraving from the figurines series, originally called 'Diverse figure' or 'Capricci'. It represents various types, soldiers, figures of men, women and mythological themes. He was a multifaceted artist, active in various subjects.
- 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.
- Copper etching intaglio engraving, printed on good quality paper, made in monochrome black tone, very good ink and very good printing.
- On the lower left side there is his signature, a monogram with the letters S and R, which correspond to the initials of his full name: Salvator Rosa.
- Through extraordinary artistic quality and execution, as well as great ease, an effect of strength and great vividness has been achieved, dominating chiaroscuro.
- Framed to perfection, with a frame matching the spectacular engraving.

Conservation and Damage:
- General Condition: Very Good.
- The frame is new, and is also in perfect condition.
-The Engraving presents the deterioration typical of it's time.

Comments:
- Measurements are approximate.
- Ideal engraving as a decorative element.
- The color tones in the photos are not the same as the real color tones.
- 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 that have not been verified.