451 - B. CRIVELLARI (*1716) after TIBALDI (*1527), Odysseus and Ino, Copper engraving

B. CRIVELLARI (*1716) after TIBALDI (*1527), Odysseus and Ino, Copper engraving Bartolomeo Crivellari (1716 - 1777 ) after Pellegrino Tibaldi (1527 Curia - 1592 Mailand): The nymph Ino gives Odysseus her veil to save him, 18th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Pellegrino Tibaldi inv. e dip | G. dif. | Bartolommeo Crivellari int.". Lower right numbered: "Tav. XXVI.". At the lower part further inscription: "Ulisse è in gran periglio, E una ferrata, e ben commessa trave Gli serve di naviglio, Ma mentre ardito il Mar solca, e non pave, Ino dal flutto infido, Con un lembo del velo, il tragge al lido.". Date: 18th century Description: Mythological scene in a figurative frame with the shipwrecked Odysseus who is rescued by the sea goddess Leukothea. He is lying on a raft and she gives him her veil to protect him from the dangers of the sea. Source: Homer (650 v.Chr. -600 v.Chr. ) Odyssee | Book, Mythology Keywords: Odysseus; Homer; Wanderings; Leukothea; Schuffbruch; Sea Goddess; Help; 18th century; Rococo; Mythology; Italy; Size: Paper: 43,5 cm x 37,2 cm (17,1 x 14,6 in), Plate: 35,8 cm x 32,0 cm (14,1 x 12,6 in), Depiction: 30,2 cm x 30,6 cm (11,9 x 12 in) Condition: Good condition. Minimally stained. Printing plate edge briefly torn at bottom centre (5 cm).