1786 Death of Archimedes, mathematics, Pier Francesco Mola, 53cm engraving, portrait

Pier Francesco Mola (1612-1666)

Antoine Borel &1743-1819)

Death of Archimedes, after Pier Francesco Mola: the mathematician seen half-length, leaning on a book and a globe, and about to be executed by a soldier standing beside him and holding a dagger above his neck 

Uncut example with large margins: 53 x 34.5 cm

Hugely impressive master engraving issued in the first series of the engravings for the Galerie du Palais Royal.

Inscription content: Lettered with production detail: 'Peint par Guido Reni / Gravé par N. Maviez', title, and 'De la Galerie de S.A.S. Monseigneur le Duc d'Orléans', 'Ecole de Lombardie', 'IVe Tableau de Guido-Reni', dimensions of original painting, and seven lines of description in French. 'Gal. Palais Royal' 

Reference: See British Museum entry 1855,0609.396

Unusually clean without foxing.

Will be sent rolled.