77 Michel Natalis (1610–1668) & Joachim von Sandrart (1606–1688) – Set of 2 Engraving – Classical Sculptures from the Giustiniani Collection - Engraving (1640)

This set of two finely executed engravings reproduces celebrated ancient sculptures from the Giustiniani Collection in Rome. The first print features the statue of Hercules holding the apples of the Hesperides in his left hand, with his club in the right and the Nemean lion's skin resting by his side — a classical symbol of strength and divine challenge. The second engraving depicts a youthful Marcus Aurelius, based on Roman statuary, with a globe in one hand and draped in a cloak.
These works are part of a renowned visual record of antiquities collected in the Galleria Giustiniani, one of the most important private collections of ancient sculpture in 17th-century Rome. The coat of arms of Vincenzo Giustiniani is visible at the base of both statues, identifying the origin of the collection.
Michel Natalis was a Flemish engraver known for his precise technique and collaborations on major publishing projects in Rome and Paris. Joachim von Sandrart was a German painter and art historian, most famous for his publication Teutsche Academie, a significant source on 17th-century artists. Together, they contributed to preserving the visual legacy of classical antiquity through their reproductions of Roman collections.
The work was published in Rome, 1640.
Artist or Maker:
Michel Natalis & Joachim von Sandrart
Dimensions:
25 cm x 36 cm
Medium:
Engraving
Date:
1640
Condition Report:
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