Cunego Collection

Hebe, engraved by Domenico Cunego (engraving)
XJF486479 Hebe, engraved by Domenico Cunego (engraving) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hebe, goddess of healing)

An old bearded man resting his head on his right hand and looking upwards to the left, after Reni, 1775

Andromache bewailing the death of Hector, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving)
495816 Andromache bewailing the death of Hector, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98) (after); 45.5x62.9 cm; The Hunterian, University of Glasgow

A bacchante holding a pitcher in her right hand and carrying in her left hand an oval dish containing three figs, set against a black background inside a rectangular frame, 1795-1820

A bacchante, a garland on her head, and playing cymbals, set against a black background inside a rectangular frame, 1795-1820. [Baccante dell Ercolano]

The Virgin looking upwards with hands crossed over her chest, after Reni, 1776

The head of Mary Magdalene looking down to the right, in an oval frame, after Ren... ca
The head of Mary Magdalene looking down to the right, in an oval frame, after Reni, ca. 1745-1803

RUGGIERO LEONCAVALLO (1858-1919) Italian musician at the London Hippodrome, September 1912, with Santolini, Caronna, Pavoni and Cunego, for production of Zingari

Drawings Prints, Print, old, bearded, man, resting, head, right, hand, looking, upwards
Drawings and Prints, Print, An old bearded man resting his head on his right hand and looking upwards to the left, after Reni, Artist, After, Engraved by, Guido Reni, Domenico Cunego, Italian

Drawings Prints, Print, bacchante, garland head, playing cymbals, set, black, background
Drawings and Prints, Print, A bacchante, a garland on her head, and playing cymbals, set against a black background inside a rectangular frame, Wall paintings from Herculaneum, Publisher, Artist

Drawings Prints, Print, bacchante, holding, pitcher, right, hand, carrying, left
Drawings and Prints, Print, A bacchante holding a pitcher in her right hand and carrying in her left hand an oval dish containing three figs

Drawings Prints, Print, Virgin, looking, upwards, hands, crossed, chest, Reni, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Virgin looking upwards with hands crossed over her chest, after Reni, Artist, After, Engraved by, Guido Reni, Domenico Cunego, Italian, Bologna 1575-1642 Bologna

Drawings Prints, Print, Lot, flanked, two, daughters, them, holding, decorated, jug
Drawings and Prints, Print, Lot flanked by his two daughters, one of them holding a decorated jug, after Reni, Schola Italica Picturae, Artist, After, Engraved by, Guido Reni, Domenico Cunego

Drawings Prints, Print, head, Mary, Magdalene, looking, down, right, oval frame, Reni
Drawings and Prints, Print, The head of Mary Magdalene looking down to the right, in an oval frame, after Reni, Artist, After, Engraved by, Guido Reni, Domenico Cunego, Italian

Andromache bewailing the death of Hector, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving)
XJF486469 Andromache bewailing the death of Hector, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The anger of Achilles for the loss of Briseis, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764
XJF486473 The anger of Achilles for the loss of Briseis, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Briseis)

Achilles laments the death of Patroclus, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving)
XJF486471 Achilles laments the death of Patroclus, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Priam redeems the dead body of Hector, Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving)
XJF486470 Priam redeems the dead body of Hector, Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Cunego: A Master Engraver's Legacy" Domenico Cunego, a renowned engraver of his time, left an indelible mark on the art world with his exquisite works. One such masterpiece is "Hebe, " where he skillfully captures an old bearded man resting his head on his right hand, gazing upwards to the left. The intricate details bring forth a sense of contemplation and wisdom. In another captivating piece titled "Achilles vents his rage on Hector, " Cunego depicts the raw emotions of this legendary Greek warrior as he unleashes his fury upon his Trojan foe. The intensity portrayed in every stroke showcases Cunego's ability to breathe life into engravings. "Andromache bewailing the death of Hector" transports us to a heart-wrenching scene where grief consumes Hector's wife. Through Cunego's meticulous craftsmanship, we witness her anguish and sorrow vividly etched onto paper. It also explores mythological themes like in "A bacchante holding a pitcher. " This enchanting portrayal reveals a bacchante gracefully clutching a pitcher in her right hand while carrying an oval object with her left. The composition exudes elegance and hints at the intoxicating allure of Bacchanalian revelry. Another mesmerizing artwork by Cunego features yet another bacchante adorned with garlands atop her head, playing cymbals against a striking black background. This contrast accentuates both her ethereal beauty and musical prowess. Moving away from mythology, Cunego pays homage to religious subjects too. His rendition of "The Virgin looking upwards with hands crossed over her chest" after Reni demonstrates reverence and devotion captured flawlessly through engraved lines. Delving deeper into spiritual introspection, Cunego presents us with "The head of Mary Magdalene looking down to the right.