{"product_id":"gio-brunetti-gruppo-di-mercurio-e-vulcano-mercury-and-vulcan-engraving-from-the-borghese-collection-1792","title":"Gio. Brunetti – Gruppo di Mercurio e Vulcano (Mercury and Vulcan) – Engraving from the Borghese Collection, 1792","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Description \u0026amp; Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA fine late 18th-century etching of \u003cem\u003eGruppo di Mercurio, e Vulcano\u003c\/em\u003e (Group of Mercury and Vulcan), engraved by \u003cstrong\u003eGio. Brunetti\u003c\/strong\u003e (Giovanni Brunetti da Ravenna) in Rome, 1792.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfter a drawing by \u003cstrong\u003eBernardino Nocchi\u003c\/strong\u003e (Italian, 1741–1812), the print faithfully reproduces an important antique sculptural group from the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eBorghese Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e in Rome. The composition depicts the two gods standing side by side in heroic contrapposto: Mercury (Hermes), identifiable by his winged helmet and caduceus, alongside Vulcan (Hephaestus), the blacksmith god, with his characteristic tools and attributes. Engraved with exceptional precision and neoclassical clarity, the plate captures every anatomical detail and the refined modelling of the original marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis engraving belongs to the important series \u003cem\u003eIllustrazioni de’ Monumenti scelti Borghesiani\u003c\/em\u003e (Illustrations of Selected Borghese Monuments), which documented the finest antiquities in Prince Marcantonio IV Borghese’s collection. It forms a handsome companion to the other prints from the same series (such as the \u003cem\u003eAchille\u003c\/em\u003e engraving by the same artists). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe engraving displayS superb neoclassical precision, capturing the idealised forms, drapery, and heroic proportions of the original marbles with exceptional clarity and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-sourcepos=\"21:1-25:0\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKindly read our delivery policy or check our FAQ section for estimated delivery times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions or would like further information on this item, kindly contact us using the form below or email us at contact@brilligandborogove.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillig \u0026 Borogove | Decorative Antiques \u0026 Wallpapers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56968595210617,"sku":"WA1405-23\/3","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/3532\/3673\/files\/gio-brunetti-gruppo-di-mercurio-e-vulcano-mercury-and-vulcan-engraving-from-the-borghese-collection-1792-5374011.jpg?v=1775471175","url":"https:\/\/brilligandborogove.com\/products\/gio-brunetti-gruppo-di-mercurio-e-vulcano-mercury-and-vulcan-engraving-from-the-borghese-collection-1792","provider":"Brillig \u0026 Borogove | Decorative Antiques \u0026 Wallpapers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}