Some Early Italian Engravings Before The Time Of Marcantonio (1913)

Some Early Italian Engravings Before The Time Of Marcantonio is a book written by Arthur Mayger Hind and published in 1913. The book is a comprehensive study of Italian engravings that were created before the time of Marcantonio Raimondi, who was a well-known Italian engraver of the Renaissance period. The book covers a wide range of topics related to Italian engravings, including the techniques used by the artists, the themes and subjects they depicted, and the historical context in which these engravings were created. The author provides detailed descriptions and analyses of various engravings, and also includes illustrations and reproductions of some of the most notable works.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of Italian engraving. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of engraving in Italy, while subsequent chapters delve into topics such as the influence of German engraving on Italian art, the use of engraving as a means of reproducing paintings, and the role of engraving in the dissemination of religious imagery.Overall, Some Early Italian Engravings Before The Time Of Marcantonio is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Italian art and engraving. It provides a detailed and insightful look into the early history of this important artistic tradition, and sheds light on the techniques, themes, and historical context that shaped it.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.