443 - F. RASTAINI (18th century) after DOLCIBENE (18th century), bas-relief depicting the five labors of Hercules, etching

F. RASTAINI (18th century) after DOLCIBENE (18th century), bas-relief depicting the five labors of Hercules, etching Francesco Rastaini (18th century) after V. Dolcibene (18th century): Bas-relief on a sarcophagus depicting the five labors of Hercules, 18th century, etching Technique: Etching on paper Inscription: Signed in the lower part of the printing plate: “Dolcibene dis. / Rastaini inc.” Inscribed in the lower part of the printing plate: “Facciata di Sarcofago con basrilievo rappresentante cinque delle famose forse d’Ercole.” Date: 18th century Description: The print features a figurative relief depicting mythological scenes of Hercules’ famous labors with sensuous dynamism. The figures are stylized and set within the architectural frame of the sarcophagus—an example of classical artistic interpretation. Source: Giambattista Antonio Visconti (1722–1784), *Il Museo Pio-Clementino*, 1782–1807 | print series, Mythology, Architecture Keywords: Heracles; Hercules; hero; demigod; Erymanthian boar; Kerynite hind; Stymphalian birds; Nemean lion; Hydra; mythological reliefs; nude depiction; stylized figures; architectural frame; classical interpretation; sensuous dynamics; art history; engraving; relief art; aesthetics; figurative; composition; work of art; allegory; sculpture; antiquity; humanism; Renaissance; 18th century; Classicism; Mythology; Italy; Rome (Latium), Size: Paper: 43.3 cm x 60.2 cm (17 x 23.7 in), Plate: 30.9 cm x 47.4 cm (12.2 x 18.7 in), Image: 20.2 cm x 42.0 cm (8 x 16.5 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. The sheet margin shows clear, light damage on the right and upper left. The lower right corner of the sheet has a prominent box pleat. Slight foxing on all sides. Some browning along the edges and fingerstains in places. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped.