This exceptional hand-colored intaglio engraving is titled "Tympanotribae Romani (Prima Turma)" and stems from the iconic 1662 royal court festival series "Courses de testes et de bague," originally celebrating King Louis XIV. This piece is an official, hand-pulled 20th-century museum restrike executed directly from the historic royal copperplate by the specialized workshop at the Musee du Louvre Chalcographie in Paris. The print proudly displays the authentic, embossed circular Minerva blind stamp in the lower margin. The artwork is in excellent condition with no signs of foxing, spotting, or moisture discoloration. It comes housed in a substantial, multi-layered gallery frame featuring elegant custom matting that accents the historical warmth of the paper. A beautiful addition to traditional, grandmillennial, or eclectic interiors.

Title: Tympanotribae Romani (Prima Turma) from Courses de testes et de bague
Artist: After Francois Chauveau (Original plate c. 1662)
Medium: Hand-colored engraving on paper
Publisher: Official 20th-century restrike by the Musee du Louvre Chalcographie, Paris (bearing the authentic Minerva circular blind stamp in the lower margin).
Condition: Excellent. Pristine paper with no foxing, spotting, or discoloration. Housed in a premium, multi-layered gallery frame with custom matting.

Frame Size: 23-5/8"H x 19-5/8"W
Mat Opening: 14-1/4"H x 12"W


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Print is in excellent condition.
Matting shows minor yellowing.
Please refer to photographs

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Etching, Paper

Details:
Country of Origin: France
Art Subjects: Music, Portrait, Animals, Figure
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Print is in excellent condition.
Matting shows minor yellowing.
Please refer to photographs