Wenzel Hollar (Wenceslaus Hollar) & Titian 'Tiziano Vecellio'

Questo e Pietro Aretino, Poeta Tosco (This is the Tuscan Poet, Pietro Aretino)

Wenzel Hollar's original etching, "Questo e Pietro Aretino, Poeta Tosco" (This is the Tuscan Poet, Pietro Aretino) is based upon a study by Titian, 'Tiziano Vecellio'. It is a 'First State' impression printed upon seventeenth century hand-made paper in 1647.This portrait depicts one of the most feared and controversial Italian Renaissance authors of poetry, prose, plays, letters and other writings, Pietro Aretino. The text beneath the engraving reads; "Questo e Pietro Aretino, Poeta Tosco. Che d'ogni un disse mal, eccetto che di Dio, Scusandosi, con dir, non lo conosco. Titianus pinxit.,W. Hollar Fecit" which loosely translates to (This is the Tuscan poet, Pietro Aretino, who spoke ill of everyone, save God, as an excuse he said, Him, I do not know. Designed by Titian., Engraved by W. Hollar). it is a splendid example of the etched art created by one of Europe's greatest original etchers of the 17th century, Wenzel Hollar, also known as 'Wenceslaus Hollar'.

Original Etching by the Czech / British artist, Wenceslaus Hollar 'Wenzel Hollar'

Questo e Pietro Aretino, Poeta Tosco (This is the Tuscan Poet, Pietro Aretino)

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Wenceslaus Hollar 'Wenzel Hollar' (Prague, 1607 - London, 1677)
#	Image	Title & Artist	Medium	Date	Notes	-
01.-		Questo e Pietro Aretino, Poeta Tosco (This is the Tuscan Poet, Pietro Aretino) by Wenzel Hollar (Wenceslaus Hollar) designed by Titian, 'Tiziano Vecellio'	Original Etching	1647	Richard Pennington, Catalogue # P1346, First State of Two.	Sold
02.-		Portrait of John Clench by Wenzel Hollar (Wenceslaus Hollar)	Original Etching	1664	Richard Pennington, Catalogue # P1376, Second State of Two, with the Cap outlined with Burin.	Sold
03.-		The Habit of a Bishop by Wenzel Hollar (Wenceslaus Hollar)	Original Etching	1732	Richard Pennington, Catalogue # 1994, Second State of Two, with the addition of the number '8' by Bowles in 1732.	Sold
04.-		Tomb of Sir Simon Burley by Wenzel Hollar (Wenceslaus Hollar)	Original Etching	1658	Richard Pennington, Catalogue # 2254, First State of Two.	Sold
05.-		Tomb of Sir William Herbert by Wenzel Hollar (Wenceslaus Hollar)	Original Etching	1658	Richard Pennington, Catalogue # 2324A, First and only State.	Sold

View other original works of art designed by Titian 'Tiziano Vecellio'

Titian 'Tiziano Vecellio' (Pieve di Cadore, c. 1487 - Venice, 1576)
#	Image	Title & Artist	Engraver Info	Medium	Date	Info	-
01.-		Filia Roberti Strozzi Noblis Florentini (Roberti Strozzi's young daughter, Clarice Strozzi with her dog) engraved by Domenico Cunego designed by Titian 'Tiziano Vecellio.	Cunego, Domenico (Verona, 1727 - Rome, 1794)	Original Engraving	1770	Published by Gavin Hamilton for Schola Italica Picturae.
02.-		Madonna of the Cherries by Lucas Vorsterman, the Younger designed by David Teniers, the Younger and Titian	Lucas Vorsterman, the Younger (Antwerp, c. 1605 - 1667)	Original Etching	1656-1660	Theatrum Pictorium (Theatre of Paintings)
03.		Questo e Pietro Aretino, Poeta Tosco (This is the Tuscan Poet, Pietro Aretino) by Wenzel Hollar (Wenceslaus Hollar) designed by Titian, 'Tiziano Vecellio'	Hollar, Wenceslaus 'Wenzel Hollar' (Prague, 1607 - London, 1677)	Original Etching	1647	Richard Pennington, Catalogue # P1346, First State of Two.	Sold
04.-		The Entombment of Christby Gilles Rouselet designed by Titian 'Tiziano Vecellio'	Gilles Rousselet (Paris, 1610 - 1686)	Original Line Engraving	c. 1675	Cabinet Du Roi	Sold
05.-		La Maitresse du Titien (Titian's Mistress) Engraved by Francois Forster designed by Titian 'Tiziano Vecellio'.	Francois Forster (Locle, 1790 - Paris, 1872)	Original Engraving	1837	Artaria & Fontaine, Manheim

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Title:	Questo e Pietro Aretino, Poeta Tosco (This is the Tuscan Poet, Pietro Aretino)
Engraver:	Hollar, Wenceslaus 'Wenzel Hollar' (Prague, 1607 - London, 1677)
Designer:	Titian 'Tiziano Vecellio' (Pieve di Cadore, c. 1487 - Venice, 1576)
Date:	1647
Medium:	Original Etching
Note:	Wenzel Hollar 'Wenceslaus Hollar': One of Europe's greatest original etchers of the seventeenth century, Wenzel Hollar first studied under Matthaus Merian in Prague. Shortly after 1636, the touring Earl of Arundel employed Wenzel Hollar as his topographical engraver, and later invited the artist to return to his English estate with him. With the exception of a one year absence, Wenzel Hollar spent the remainder of his life in England, leaving a masterful artistic record of the times and of his talents. Wenzel Hollar's art covers portrait, illustrative, costume, topographical and architectural subjects. Today he is regarded as a master etcher in all these fields.
	Pietro Aretino (born, Arezzo, Tuscany, 1492 - Venice, 1556), was feared my many and was one of the most controversial Italian Renaissance authors of his time. Aretino was a prolific writer, his works embraced, poetry, prose, plays (comedies & tragedy) and other literary works which included religion, political satire, art, and certain material considered sordid by many. It has been noted that the name. 'flagello dei principe' (the scourge of princes) was inspired by the influence he held over the courts (men and women), and people in authority, due satirical writings that served to increase his power. Aretino wrote at least five comedies between 1525-1544. "Cortigiana" (1534) is considered one of his best, first performed in 1537. Pietro Aretino also wrote "Ragionamenti" (1534-1536), and the "Sonetti Lussoriosi", a work which included prints by the famous Renaissance artist, Marcantonio Raimondi, but by far it is deemed that some of his most daring works to be, the publication of his six volumes of letters (1537-1557).
	Titian (Pieve di Cadore, c. 1487 – Venice, 1576): The greatest master of the Venetian School, Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) studied and trained under Giovanni Bellini, in Venice. As early as 1507, Titian was receiving government commissions and working alongside such artists as Giorgione. In 1516 he succeeded Bellini as the Official Painter to the Doge of Venice. By 1530 Titian’s clientele included most of the rulers and nobility of all of Catholic Europe. He was particularly patronised by Emperor Charles V and his son, Philip II, during the following years. In the 1540’s Titian assumed the unofficial role of portraitist to the Farnese, the family of Pope Paul the Third. As well such powerful figures as the Dukes of Ferrara, Mantua and Urbino continually vied for his portraits and mythological and religious scenes. As a result Titian became perhaps the most politically powerful artist of the Italian Renaissance. Titian’s influence has proved to be vast. Such masters as Poussin, Velazquez and Rubens have revered his art. This original Wenzel Hollar portrait of the famous Italian Renaissance poet, Pietro Aretino is based upon a study by Titian. Later impressions eliminated these lines by cutting down the plate. This engraving entitled, Questo e Pietro Aretino, Poeta Tosco (This is the Tuscan Poet, Pietro Aretino) is thus from the rare first state. The text beneath the engraving reads; "Questo e Pietro Aretino, Poeta Tosco. Che d'ogni un disse mal, eccetto che di Dio, Scusandosi, con dir, non lo conosco. Titianus pinxit., W. Hollar Fecit" which loosely translates to (This is the Tuscan poet, Pietro Aretino, who spoke ill of everyone, save God, as an excuse he said, Him, I do not know., designed by Titian., engraved by W. Hollar). The text was written for Pietro Aretino as his epitaph, and is Attributed to Giovio Paoli.
Raisonne:	The last recorded first state impression of Pietro Aretino was offered for sale by David Tunick, Inc., in New York. See - "Dutch and Flemish Old Master Prints", Catalogue # 8, Entry # 50. The catalogue dates from 1975.
	Richard Pennington, A Descriptive Catalogue of The Etched Work of Wenceslaus Hollar, 1607 - 1677, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1982. Catalogue # P1346, First State of Two.
Size:	8 X 5 3/4 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Framed and Matted with 100% Archival Materials
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Condition:	Printed on seventeenth century hand-made paper and with large margins extending well beyond the plate-mark on all sides. A delicate, finely printed impression of this superb portrait and in excellent condition throughout. Altogether, This is a splendid example of the art of Wenzel Hollar.
Subject:	Wenzel Hollar, 'Wenceslaus Hollar', Titian, 'Tiziano Vecellio', "Questo e Pietro Aretino, Poeta Tosco (This is the Tuscan Poet, Pietro Aretino)", original etching, seventeenth century, portrait, controversial Italian Renaissance author, poetry, prose, plays, letters, .six volumes of letters (1537-1557), "Cortigiana" (1534), "Ragionamenti" (1534-1536), "Sonetti Lussoriosi", Marcantonio Raimondi.
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