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Hendrick Goltzius, The allegory of fame and history, 1586

SKU:  193424

Hendrick Goltzius, The allegory of fame and history, 1586

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"The Allegory of Fame and History" is a striking engraving created by Hendrick Goltzius in 1586. The image shows two female figures, Fame and History, standing side by side against a backdrop of clouds and flames.

Fame is shown as a beautiful and majestic woman, with a trumpet in one hand and a wreath of laurel leaves in the other. She stands on a platform decorated with the symbols of power and glory, including a crown and scepter, and is surrounded by cherubs and putti.

History, by contrast, is shown as an older and more sober figure, with a book in her hand and a scroll at her feet. She stands on a platform decorated with symbols of knowledge and wisdom, including a globe and an owl.

The image is a powerful allegory of the relationship between fame and history, and the tension between the pursuit of glory and the preservation of knowledge. It reflects Goltzius's interest in classical art and literature, as well as his engagement with the intellectual and philosophical debates of his time.

The engraving is highly detailed and skillfully executed, with intricate lines and shading that create a sense of depth and texture in the scene. It is considered one of Goltzius's most impressive works, and reflects his mastery of the engraving medium and his ability to convey complex ideas and themes through visual imagery.

"The Allegory of Fame and History" remains a powerful and thought-provoking image, and a testament to the enduring power of art to convey important moral and philosophical ideas.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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