Bilder Jan Goeree (1670–1731) – Scenes of Duels: Women and Dwarves in Combat from Antiquities – Engraving (c. 1720)

Beskrivning

This engraving depicts two separate scenes of duels, likely sourced from historical accounts or artistic representations of classical antiquity. The upper scene shows two women fighting with swords and shields on a raised terrace overlooking classical ruins, reflecting accounts of female warriors or gladiatorial combat. The lower scene shows two dwarves or pygmy figures engaged in a similar armed duel. The print illustrates the various, sometimes unusual, spectacles and forms of combat documented by antiquarians.

Jan Goeree was a Dutch draftsman and engraver active in Amsterdam, specializing in historical and mythological subjects, as well as providing illustrations for classical and religious texts. He was particularly known for his copperplate engravings used in illustrated volumes of history and antiquities, contributing significantly to the visual documentation of classical scholarship in the early eighteenth century.

Artist or Maker: Jan Goeree

Dimensions: Approximately 39 cm x 24 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: c. 1720

Condition Report:
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