Simon Francois Ravenet Collection

The Pool of Bethesda (St. John, Chapter 5), February 24, 1772

The Good Samaritan (St. Luke, Chap. 10, verse 30), February 24, 1772

Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate V, April 1745. Creator: Simon Francois Ravenet
Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate V, April 1745. After William Hogarth

Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate IV, April 1, 1745. Creator: Simon Francois Ravenet
Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate IV, April 1, 1745. After William Hogarth

Frontispiece: Gaigne Petit, from Le Cris de Paris (The Cries of Paris), plate 1, 18th century. After Francois Boucher

Femme de Macedoine, from Recueil de diverses fig. res etrangeres Inventé
Femme de Macedoine, from Recueil de diverses fig.res etrangeres Inventees par F. Boucher P.tre du Roy et Gravees par F. Ravenet (Collection of Various Foreign Figures, Devised by F)

Femme de Boulogne, from Recueil de diverses fig. res etrangeres Inventees par F
Femme de Boulogne, from Recueil de diverses fig.res etrangeres Inventees par F. Boucher P.tre du Roy et Gravees par F. Ravenet (Collection of Various Foreign Figures, Devised by F)

Dame de Constantinople, from Recueil de diverses fig. res etrangeres Inventé
Dame de Constantinople, from Recueil de diverses fig.res etrangeres Inventees par F. Boucher P.tre du Roy et Gravees par F. Ravenet (Collection of Various Foreign Figures, Devised by F)

Ancienne Mode Francoise, from Recueil de diverses fig.res etrangeres Inventees par F. Boucher P.tre du Roy et Gravees par F. Ravenet (Collection of Various Foreign Figures, Devised by F)

Dona Mitilena, from Recueil de diverses fig. res etrangeres Inventees par F
Dona Mitilena, from Recueil de diverses fig.res etrangeres Inventees par F. Boucher P.tre du Roy et Gravees par F. Ravenet (Collection of Various Foreign Figures, Devised by F)

Femme du Levant, from Recueil de diverses fig. res etrangeres Inventees par F
Femme du Levant, from Recueil de diverses fig.res etrangeres Inventees par F. Boucher P.tre du Roy et Gravees par F. Ravenet (Collection of Various Foreign Figures, Devised by F)

Afriquaine en deshabille, from Recueil de diverses fig.res etrangeres Inventees par F. Boucher P.tre du Roy et Gravees par F. Ravenet (Collection of Various Foreign Figures, Devised by F)

Femme de Naples, from Recueil de diverses fig. res etrangeres Inventees par F
Femme de Naples, from Recueil de diverses fig.res etrangeres Inventees par F. Boucher P.tre du Roy et Gravees par F. Ravenet (Collection of Various Foreign Figures, Devised by F)

Reverse copy of Contadina, Recueil de diverses fig. res etrangeres Inventé
Reverse copy of Contadina, Recueil de diverses fig.res etrangeres Inventees par F. Boucher P.tre du Roy et Gravees par F. Ravenet (Collection of Various Foreign Figures, Devised by F)

Reverse copy of Neapolitaine, from Recueil de diverses fig.res etrangeres Inventees par F. Boucher P.tre du Roy et Gravees par F. Ravenet (Collection of Various Foreign Figures, Devised by F)

Reverse copy of Au Vinaigre (Vinegar), from Le Cris de Paris (The Cries of Paris), plate 6, 18th century. After Francois Boucher

The Prodigal Son (Houghton Gallery), 1781. Creator: Simon Francois Ravenet
The Prodigal Son (Houghton Gallery), 1781. After Salvator Rosa

The Ecstasy of Saint Catherine of Siena, kneeling on a cloud carried by angels, one of whom holds a lily, 1729-40

Spring (Le Printemps), 1742-62 Creator: Simon Francois Ravenet
Spring (Le Printemps), 1742-62

The Virgin in prayer, looking at the sleeping infant Christ, in an oval frame, after Reni, 1765

Gunhilda accused of adultery, 1760. Creator: Simon Francois Ravenet
Gunhilda accused of adultery, 1760. [Gunhilda, Empress of Germany, daughter of Canute King of England, having been accused of adultery and treated as guilty by the Emperor, is defended by her Page

St. John Lord Bolinbroke, c1750s. Creator: Simon FranSois Ravenet
St. John Lord Bolinbroke, c1750s. Portrait of English politician and philosopher Henry St John, Viscount of Bolingbroke (1678-1751)

The Good Samaritan, 1772. Artist: Simon Francois Ravenet
The Good Samaritan, 1772. The Samaritan pours oil onto the mans wound. Behind the Samaritan a dog licks its wounds. In the distance are two of the men who did not stop to help

Marriage a la Mode, 1745; plate IV. Artist: Simon Francois Ravenet
Marriage a la Mode, 1745; plate IV. The wife is in her boudoir talking with counsellor Silvertongue. She is now a countess and a mother but she is neglecting her child

William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford, c1758. Artist: Simon Francois Ravenet
William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford, c1758. English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 until 1641, fought in the Parliamentarian army

Triumph Of Britannia Allegory British Britain
The Triumph of Britannia. An allegory of Britain's naval victory over the French at the Battle of Quiberon Bay, November 20, 1759, during the Seven Years War

Seneca Seneca The Younger Lucius Annaeus Seneca The Younger
The death of Seneca. Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger, c. 4 BC - 65 AD. Roman Stoic philosopher. He was accused (probably falsely)

Frederick Louis 1707-51 Prince Wales Portrait
Frederick Louis (1707-51), Prince of Wales, Portrait of Frederick Louis (1707-51), Prince of Wales. Bust, in profile to the left. After an engraving by Simon Francois Ravenet (le vieux)

Simon Francois Ravenet I after William Hogarth (French, 1706 - 1774), Marriage a la Mode: pl.5, 1745, etching and engraving

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Simon Francois Ravenet was a talented artist who left his mark on the art world in the 18th century. On February 24, 1772, he created two remarkable engravings based on biblical stories - "The Pool of Bethesda" from St. John, Chapter 5 and "The Good Samaritan" from St. Luke, Chap. 10, verse 30. These intricate pieces showcased his attention to detail and ability to bring stories to life. In addition to religious works, Ravenet also excelled in creating illustrations for various publications. One notable example is his contribution to "Marriage A-la-Mode, " where he crafted Plate V and Plate IV in April 1745. These plates depicted scenes of marriage with a touch of satire and social commentary. Ravenet's artistic talent extended beyond narrative works as well. He demonstrated his skill in capturing different cultures through engravings like the Frontispiece: Gaigne Petit from "Le Cris de Paris" (The Cries of Paris), plate 1; Femme de Macedoine; Femme de Boulogne; Dame de Constantinople; Ancienne Mode Francoise; Dona Mitilena; Femme du Levant; and Afriquaine en deshabille. Through these diverse artworks, Simon Francois Ravenet showcased not only his technical prowess but also his ability to evoke emotions and tell stories through visual representation. His legacy lives on as an influential figure in the history of engraving during the Enlightenment era.