1889 Wood Engraving Joachim Sheep Giotto Bondone Late Medieval Art Trees XAKA5

This is an original 1889 monochrome wood engraving that depicts Joachim returning to the sheepfold, by late Medieval artist Giotto di Bondone.

CONDITION

This 122+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Monochrome
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 4.5 inches; 14 x 11 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Bondone, Giotto di.

Giotto di Bondone (1266/7- 1337)

A Florentine artist, Giotto was partially responsible for the shift from stiff Byzantine art into the more naturalistic poses that resulted in the artistic Renaissance. Instead of creating unrealistic, bizarrely-proportioned figures, Giotto drew inspiration from nature, seeing the realism that had been forgotten for about two hundred years prior.

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