Lot 240
Achilles Statius (also Aquiles Estaco - Portuguese, 1524-1581). 3 copper plate engravings published in Rome, 1569. A trio of 16th century copperplate engravings by Portuguese writer and humanist, Achilles Statius who lived in Rome from 1555 when he became secretary to the Pope. The engravings depict: a sculpture once in the collection of Cardinal Ferdinand de Medici that is thought to be a portrait of the Attic philosopher Antisthenes (445 BCE - 365 BCE) on a herm inscribed for Karneades of Cyrene (ca. 214-128 BCE); a herm of the Attic orator Isokrates (ca. 436-338 BCE) formerly in the collection of Pope Julius III and later in that of Cardinal Ferdinand de Medici that has since disappeared; and a bust of the famous tragedy playright Euripides (ca. 484-406). All three were published as plates in Achilles Statius' "Inlustrium viror vt extant in vrbe expressi vultus" (Rome, 1569). A wonderful ensemble of portraits by Achilles Statius depicting some of the most interesting contributors to Ancient Greek thought and culture. Size (plate marks): 8.5" L x 5.75" W (21.6 cm x 14.6 cm) Size (sheets): 10.8" L x 8" W (27.4 cm x 20.3 cm) Size (mats): 14" L x 11.25" W (35.6 cm x 28.6 cm)
Achilles Statius' alma maters include: University of Evora, University of Coimbra, Old University of Leuven, and University of Paris. An author, translator, and philologist, Achilles Statius is best known for his Latin commentary to Catullus which was published in 1566. While born Aquiles Estaco in Vidigueira in the Kingdom of Portugal, he moved to Rome in 1555, where he became secretary to the pope.
All three engravings are accompanied by a COA with an informative description signed by the late Jerome Eisenberg (1930-2022) who was the Director of Royal Athena.
Provenance: ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York City, New York, USA
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- Condition: Each engraving is hinged within a matte that opens upwards to reveal the complete sheet. Slight toning to sheets. Slight creases and stains to engravings as shown. Minor nicks/tears and stains to edges of sheets that do not impact central imagery. Vivid imagery and text. All three engravings are accompanied by a COA with an informative description signed by the late Jerome Eisenberg (1930-2022) who was the Director of Royal Athena.
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