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Lot 743: DUVET. The artist Jean Duvet in the guise of St. John the Evangelist, sitting at a desk.

Est: €3,000 EUR - €3,500 EURPassed
Bado e MartPadova, ItalyFebruary 10, 2021

Item Overview

Description

Jean DUVET1485 - dopo il 1561
The artist Jean Duvet in the guise of St. John the Evangelist, sitting at a desk.ca. 1546–55
Acquaforte di 298x213 mm. Rifilata all’immagine. Iscrizioni sulla lastra in latino. Ottimo stato di conservazione, segni di usura al verso.
Tiratura non identificata. Questa bellissima incisione fa parte della famosa serie dell’"Apocalisse". Le qualità astratte e visionarie dello stile di Duvet sono evidenti qui nella ritmica ripetizione di forme come la verticalità degli edifici e dei tronchi d'albero; nelle linee sottili e corte che ricoprono le superfici di ogni oggetto per creare un effetto luccicante; e nelle discrepanze di scala, evidenti nella giustapposizione tra il massiccio San Giovanni, i minuscoli pescatori, i Fati su di una grande barca e il nuotatore sproporzionatamente grande che emerge da sotto il ponte.L'evangelista stanco chiude gli occhi e si appoggia la testa sulla mano. Indica i suoi lavori compiuti, il Libro dell'Apocalisse. Sul tavolo accanto al libro si trova il bulino di un incisore e una tavoletta recante la scritta: "Jean Duvet orafo di Langres all'età di 70 anni ha fatto queste storie nel 1555". È chiaro che l'uomo anziano - San Giovanni è di solito raffigurato molto più giovane - funge anche da rappresentazione dell'artista stesso, e che i precursori della morte che appaiono nell'immagine alludono all'artista e all'evangelista. Uno dei più toccanti di questi simboli è il cigno che, dopo aver spezzato la catena d'oro della vita, si avvicina con una freccia nel becco. Si diceva che il cigno, un'allusione al nome di Duvet (che significa "giù"), cantava più dolcemente prima della morte. Chiaramente Duvet considerava questa serie come il suo canto del cigno. L'iscrizione sopra il cigno recita: "I destini stanno premendo, già la vista fallisce, la mente rimane vittoriosa e il grande lavoro è completato".

Artist or Maker

Condition Report

Etching of 298x213 mm. Trimmd on the illustration. Inscriptions in latin on the plate. Good condition, traces o f wear on verso.
Not identified issue. This beautiful engraving is taking part from the famous series of the 'Apocalypse' series The abstract and visionary qualities of Duvet's style are evident here in the rhythmic repetition of forms such as the verticals of the buildings and tree trunks; in the fine, short lines that cover the surfaces of every object to create a shimmering effect; and in the discrepancies of scale, evident in the juxtaposition between the massive Saint John, the tiny fishermen, the floating Fates, and the disproportionately large swimmer who emerges from beneath the bridge.The weary Evangelist closes his eyes and rests his head on his hand. He points to his completed labors, the Book of the Apocalypse. On the table beside the book rests an engraver's burin and a tablet inscribed with the words: 'Jean Duvet Goldsmith of Langres aged 70 made these histories 1555.' It is clear that the aged man—Saint John is usually depicted much younger—doubles as a representation of the artist himself, and that the harbingers of death that appear in the image allude to the artist and the Evangelist. One of the most poignant of these symbols is the swan who, having broken the golden chain of life, approaches with an arrow in his beak. The swan, an allusion to Duvet's name (which means 'down'), was said to sing most sweetly before death. Clearly Duvet regarded this series as his swansong. The inscription above the swan reads: 'The Fates are pressing, already sight fails, the mind remains victorious, and the great work is completed.'

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Auction Details

AUCTION TITLE: FINE RARE BOOKS, ATLASES and DRAWINGS

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February 10, 2021, 02:00 PM CET

Via dei Soncin 28, Padova, Italy, 35122, IT

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