18th C Engraving of the Goddess Juno Vintage

18th C Engraving of the Goddess Juno VintageEngraving of Classical Sculpture & Architecture Bernardina Genga Guione Roman Goddess Juno 18th C 15. 75" x 10. 75" Roman goddess Juno, inscribed Giunone (Italian), and labeled in the upper right as Tav. II p. 17, indicating it comes from Plate 2, page 17 of a larger publication. The figure is classically draped, barefoot, and holds a torch, which could suggest association with ritual, illumination, or divine guidance. While Juno (Greek Hera) is not

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Very early English translation of the original French book Paul et Virginie by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre

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Scene depicts Bataille d'Iena - 14 October 1806 / The Battle of Jena

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The scale and penmanship make it visually striking as both a historical artifact and decorative object

bound uniformly in brown leather with gilt-decorated spines

Lower section features a garlanded urn and floral cluster - referencing 18th c salon ornamentation

Vintage to Antique brass expandable pot/kettle stand or trivet stand

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Draws on the myth of Psyche