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Two Chimerical Animals Fighting, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
Two Chimerical Animals Fighting, 1610. Series: Battling Animals, pl. 21
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17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.1cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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.
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Two Chimerical Animals Fighting,
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a captivating etching from the 1610s by the renowned Flemish artist Hendrick Hondius I, offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the mythological world of ancient Greece. This striking image, part of Hondius's "Battling Animals" series (plate 21), showcases two chimerical animals locked in an intense battle, their fantastical forms a testament to the boundless creativity of the artist. The left creature, resembling a dragon with the body of a lion and the head of a goat, unleashes a fierce roar as it claws at its adversary. The right beast, a chimaera with the body of a goat, the head of a lion, and the tail of a serpent, retaliates with a powerful bite. The animals' mythological origins are rooted in Greek mythology, where they were believed to terrorize the land and were eventually slain by heroes. Hondius masterfully captures the raw power and intensity of the animals' struggle, their forms rendered in intricate detail through the medium of etching. The black and white contrast of the image adds to the dramatic effect, further emphasizing the animals' chimerical nature and the otherworldly atmosphere of the scene. This work of art, created during the 16th or 17th century, is a testament to Hondius's skill and his deep understanding of the mythological traditions of his time. Today, it is housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where it continues to inspire awe and fascination in viewers, offering a glimpse into the rich and imaginative world of mythological creatures and the artistic vision of one of the greatest masters of the Flemish school.
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