An image of the personification of a river in a mature, naked man of herculean shapes, with his back resting on a sphere, perhaps a representation of the globe. He is seated on the ground, with an almost frontal right profile, with his head facing forward and his arm resting on a pitcher fallen on the ground through which the water is poured. On his head, as a headdress, a few small blades of grass that intermingle with the curls of his hair. It is reminiscent of the Baroque depictions of rivers on different continents.
Made by an anonymous engraver/artist.
Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: Small French lilly with lettering.
Sheet size: 16.5 x 11.8 cm (6.5 x 4.65 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Plate trimmed. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
CLASSICAL-MALE-FIGURE-PERSONIFICATION-RIVER | PCO-C44-7
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.