BIGAE
Bigae del latín biga (carro de dos caballos).
Bigae from the Latin *biga* (two-horse chariot).
Analísis Iconográfico :
La imagen central imita la forma ovalada clásica de un camafeo romano. Representa a una divinidad o figura alegórica conduciendo una biga al galope:
* La Auriga:
La figura viste una túnica clásica de pliegues dinámicos y un manto (chlamys) que se infla fuertemente a su espalda formando un arco semicircular. Este recurso visual (el velificatio) es un motivo clásico recurrente en el arte romano para denotar movimiento rápido, velocidad o la naturaleza celestial/divina del personaje (frecuentemente asociado a deidades de la naturaleza, el viento, Sol o Luna/Diana).
Iconographic analysis :
The central image mimics the classic oval shape of a Roman cameo. It depicts a deity or allegorical figure driving a chariot at a gallop:
* The Auriga:
The figure wears a classical tunic with dynamic folds and a cloak (chlamys) that billows dramatically behind him, forming a semicircular arch. This visual device (the velificatio) is a recurring classical motif in Roman art used to denote rapid movement, speed, or the celestial/divine nature of the figure (often associated with deities of nature, the wind, the Sun, or the Moon/Diana).
* The Horses:
Two horses depicted rearing (standing on their hind legs), captured with great dynamism. The engraver has outlined the muscles and manes with precise detail to emulate the depth of the relief carved in stone.
* The Chariot:
The wheel with four thick spokes, typical of numismatic depictions and representations of classical Rome, is clearly visible.
TITULO / TITLE :
Bigae, Apud D. Devvith In Cameo
GRABADOR / ENGRAVED :
Desconocido / Unknown
MEDIDAS / MEASURES :
20 x 30cm
TÉCNICA / TECHNIQUE :
Grabado a buril y aguafuerte / Burin & etching
FECHA DE ESTAMPACIÓN / STAMPING DATA :
1750 a 1800ca, S / XVIII
MATERIAL :
SERIES :
Grabado del Siglo XVIII / 18th century engraving
OBSERVACIONES / OBSERVATIONS :
Este grabado es una magnífica muestra de la tradición de catalogar y reproducir las llamadas gemas grabadas (cameos e intaglios) de la Antigüedad clásica, una práctica que alcanzó su apogeo entre los siglos XVII y XVIII en Europa.
This engraving is a magnificent example of the tradition of cataloging and reproducing so-called engraved gems (cameos and intaglios) from classical antiquity, a practice that reached its peak in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries.
CATÁLOGO / CATALOGUE :
Carpeta del Siglo XVIII, C 1 - Subcarpeta 11
