Sculptura

Sculptura: Or The History And Art Of Chalcography, And Engraving In Copper is a book written by John Evelyn in 1755. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and art of chalcography and engraving in copper. It covers the techniques and materials used in copper engraving, as well as the history of the art form from its earliest origins to the present day. The book also includes biographical sketches of famous engravers, as well as examples of their work. Sculptura is considered a seminal work in the field of engraving and is still studied and referenced by artists and scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.