Antique Print-FIRE-LOVE-CUPID-NUTS-Venne-Cats-1655
Subject: Proverb / ethics emblem : 'Cupidinis Loculi Porro Vincti. XLIII.' This plate #43 shows an cupid / angel / cherub putting a log on the fire. The meaning of this emblem is that nuts of pain are hard to crack, but set in front of fire for a while they open easy. Fire symbolizing love.
Condition: Fine; General age related toning; Occasional light staining; Image does not show entire page.
Medium: Copperplate engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Watermarks not visible on every sheet. Emblem with surrounding text front and rear.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 24 x 41 cm. The image size is ca. 12.5 x 12.5 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 9.4 x 16.1 inch. The image size is ca. 4.9 x 4.9 inch.
Part Number: 17880
Location: (PCO) A188-21