445 - C. DUPUIS (1685-1742), Emperor Trajan grants an audience, around 1717, Copper engraving

C. DUPUIS (1685-1742), Emperor Trajan grants an audience, around 1717, Copper engraving Charles Dupuis (1685 Paris - 1742 ibid.): Emperor Trajan grants audience, "Facilis Ad Bonem Principem Aditus", c. 1717, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: signed and titled at the bottom of the printing plate Date: c. 1717 Description: Signature almost erased lower right. From a series of historical depictions with antique motifs. To be found in Wildenstein 1964, 20 and Inventaire du Fonds Français: Bibliothèque Nationale, Département des Estampes, Paris, 1930, 5.I. Keywords: France, Mythology & Antiquity, 18th century, Classicism, Politics, France, Size: Paper: 31,5 cm x 53,0 cm (12,4 x 20,9 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet is pale foxing. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped and creased. The image somewhat rubbed and unfresh in places. Small greyish stain in the centre. Small etching stains(?) lower right. Vertical centrefold with minimal marginal tear at top. Short restored marginal tear at centre right.