579 - R. VINKELES (1741-1816), The Discord, 1770, Etching

R. VINKELES (1741-1816), The Discord, 1770, Etching Reinier Vinkeles (1741 Amsterdam - 1816 ibid.): Discord *La Discorde*, an allegorical scene featuring a winged youth and a torchbearer, 1770, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Impression Quality: An absolutely superb, harmonious print with crisp lines and well-balanced black tones. Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "Vinkeles, del. et sculps.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "LA DISCORDE. Fable CXXIII.". Date: 1770 Description: A rectangular framed print depicting two idealized figures in a wooded landscape. In the lower left-hand corner, a winged, naked youth sits on a rock, his upper body turned back, his gaze raised towards the approaching figure. On the right, a female personification appears on clouds, with billowing drapery and a torch held aloft; her hair and veil enhance the sense of movement. A diagonal axis of gaze and gesture stretches between the two. Tree trunks on the left and cloud formations frame the scene. Delicate parallel and criss-crossed hatching renders the bodies, foliage and sky. Chiaroscuro contrasts clearly distinguish the figures from the background. The caption identifies the subject as Discord. Source: Jean de la Fontaine (1621 -1695 ) Fables choisies, 1802 | Book, Mythology, Genre, Fashion Keywords: Allegory; Personification; winged youth; female figure; torch; clouds; forest; rock; drapery; conflict; book illustration; engraving; hatching; title cartouche; landscape; movement; putto; Discord; Emblem; 18th century; 18th century; Classicism; Genre; France; Size: Paper: 19,8 cm x 12,6 cm (7,8 x 5 in), Depiction: 12,9 cm x 8,3 cm (5,1 x 3,3 in) Condition: Rather good condition. The paper is yellowed and slightly wavy, with a few small stains and soiling along the edges; on the right-hand side there are folds or traces of mounting, as well as pinholes from an old binding. There is a clear tear at the bottom right.