Attempted Saito Soma portrait for an engraving assignment
Final result and the "sketch"

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The mythical griffin is portrayed with the head, wings and talons of an eagle and the body of a lion. It is associated with strength and courage.

engraving by Israhel van Meckenem (1445-1503)

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Deianeira receiving poisoned tunic from Nessus
wounded centaur falling to ground & taking off his cloak, while naked young woman steps off his back & takes over cloak from him
after Peter Paul Rubens Engraving, 1650-1699

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centaur Nessus, naked, stepping into water; on right, Hercules, naked, helping his wife, Deianeira, to mount Nessus; at feet of Hercules, a club & bow;
1762 Etching & engraving
Print made by: Francesco Bartolozzi
After: Laurent Pécheux

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Some lovely pictures from the very versatile Clifford Webb. I'll post some of his engravings later.

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Andrea Mantegna (Italian 1430/31–1506) Bacchanal with a Wine Vat, ca. 1470–90. Very busy engraving.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York City

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