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Triumph of Death, 1779 (engraving)
XJF2920826 Triumph of Death, 1779 (engraving) by Gamelin, Jacques (1738-1803); Private Collection; (add.info.: Titlepage of the 18th century anatomy manual for artists Nouveau recueil daosteologie et de myologie (New collection of osteology and mycologya) dedicated by Gamelin to his patron Baron de Puymartin); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12794171
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Anatomical Manual Trumpets Winged Dying
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the haunting beauty of Jacques Gamelin's 'Triumph of Death, 1779 (engraving)' from our Media Storehouse collection at Fine Art Finder. This captivating work, brought to you by Bridgeman Images, is an 18th-century engraving taken from the titlepage of a renowned anatomy manual for artists. Delve into the intricacies of this macabre yet mesmerizing masterpiece and elevate your home or office decor with a touch of historical elegance and artistic depth.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 14.2cm (12" x 5.6")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The captivating engraving "Triumph of Death, 1779" by Jacques Gamelin takes us back to the 18th century, where art and science intertwined in a mesmerizing display. This print, part of the anatomy manual for artists titled Nouveau recueil daosteologie et de myologie (New collection of osteology and mycologya), showcases Gamelin's mastery in capturing both beauty and morbidity. In this intricate composition, death triumphs over life as skeletal figures dominate the battlefield. The scene is filled with war-torn bodies and fallen horses, symbolizing the fragility of existence amidst conflict. Trumpets blare victory while winged creatures hover above, adding an ethereal touch to this macabre spectacle. Gamelin dedicated his work to his patron Baron de Puymartin, whose support allowed him to delve into anatomical studies with artistic flair. Through this collaboration between art and science, Gamelin aimed to provide fellow artists with a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy. As we gaze upon this print from a private collection today, it serves as a testament to the enduring power of art in unraveling the mysteries of our own mortality. It reminds us that even in death's triumph lies an undeniable beauty waiting to be explored through artistic expression.
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