578 - R. VINKELES (1741-1816), The Charlatan, 1770, Etching

R. VINKELES (1741-1816), The Charlatan, 1770, Etching Reinier Vinkeles (1741 Amsterdam - 1816 ibid.): The Charlatan Le Charlatan, Fable CXXII, a scene featuring four men in a loggia, 1770, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Impression Quality: An absolutely superb, well-balanced print. Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "Vinkeles, del. et sculps.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "LE CHARLATAN. Fable CXXII.". Date: 1770 Description: In an architectural loggia, four male figures in contemporary historical dress meet. On the left, a simply dressed man steps forward, hat in hand; on the right, an elegantly dressed gentleman sits on a raised platform and points at him with outstretched arm. Two further men stand between them, acting as mediators. Their facial expressions and gestures suggest a negotiation or a demonstration. A fountain and trees open up the space to the left, whilst pilasters and curved cornices structure the background. Delicate parallel hatching renders the fabrics, architecture and floor. Figure and ground are clearly separated; the light is evenly distributed, without any dramatic emphasis. Source: Jean de la Fontaine (1621 -1695 ) Fables choisies, 1802 | Book, Mythology, Genre, Fashion Keywords: Genre scene; Fable; Charlatan; four men; Architecture; Loggia; Fountain; courtly attire; gestures; negotiation; illustration; engraving; hatching; seated figure; interior-exterior space; French text; title cartouche; 18th century; 18th century; Classicism; Genre; France; Size: Paper: 19,7 cm x 12,8 cm (7,8 x 5 in), Depiction: 12,9 cm x 8,3 cm (5,1 x 3,3 in) Condition: Good condition. Overall, in good condition for its age and well preserved. Puncture marks from an old binding are visible on the side of the page edge. The corners of the sheets are slightly bumped. There is some browning along the edges. A few faint waterstains are visible. There is a delicate inclusion in the paper on the top left-hand corner of the page edge.