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Johannes Zacharias Simon Prey Chimney piece Imitatio
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Johannes Zacharias Simon Prey Chimney piece Imitatio
Johannes Zacharias Simon Prey, Chimney piece Imitatio, allegory on the Visual Arts and Architecture, chimney piece painting material linen oil painting wood, Upright rectangular format. On stage staircase, woman with band in her hair is partially veiled by curtain, with the inscription IMITATIO. In her left hand she holds palette; Around her neck necklace with mask of man painted in natural colors. To her right donkey with painting seen from the side. This woman represents the painting that imitates nature. For the donkey there is putto on step below with plumbing lead in one hand and in the other piece of paper on which plan of personification of the Architecture is on the same step on the left in the corner putto is drawn to large (plaster) head at the feet of painting; this putto represents the Drawing Art. Behind him classic sculpture symbol for sculpture In the background colonnaded gallery with classical entablement with trigliven and metopes signed JP in ligature 1794 Preij classic drawing society This way to Hooger Rotterdam Probably from demolition Vleeshuis 1875
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1875 Allegory Background Band Chimney Chimney Piece Classic Corner Curtain Donkey Drawing Drawn Feet Format Hair Hand Holds Large Left Hand Linen Mask Neck Necklace Palette Personification Plan Plaster Putto Society Step Symbol Visual Arts
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This print showcases Johannes Zacharias Simon Prey's masterpiece, "Chimney piece Imitatio" a profound allegory on the Visual Arts and Architecture. The artwork is depicted in an upright rectangular format, portraying a stage-like setting with a magnificent staircase as its centerpiece. In the foreground, we see a woman adorned with a band in her hair, partially veiled by an elegant curtain bearing the inscription "IMITATIO". She holds a palette in her left hand, symbolizing painting that imitates nature. Around her neck hangs a necklace featuring a mask of man painted in natural colors, representing the essence of human expression within art. To her right stands an attentive donkey observing a painting from the side. On the step below rests a mischievous putto holding plumbing lead and clutching onto a piece of paper containing plans for personifying Architecture. This putto signifies Drawing Art and its role in shaping architectural design. At the feet of this intriguing scene lies another putto drawing attention to his large plaster head while classic sculptures symbolize sculpture itself. In the background stretches an awe-inspiring colonnaded gallery adorned with classical entablature embellished with trigliven and metopes signed JP in ligature 1794 Preij classic drawing society. This remarkable print captures not only Prey's artistic brilliance but also offers glimpses into history as it potentially originates from Vleeshuis before its demolition in 1875. A true treasure for any art enthusiast or collector seeking to appreciate both beauty and historical significance simultaneously.
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