An antique engraving depicting a Chamois Hunt from the 17th century

Giovanni Stradano (1523-1605) Hunting Chamois published by Philipp GALLE (Haarlem 1537 – Antwerp 1612) taken from the work Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium. An original engraving depicting a theme by Jan van der Straet, born in Bruges in 1523 and died in Florence in 1605, Italianized and known under the name Giovanni Stradano, a preparatory drawing with a hunting theme for the tapestries of the villa of Cosimo de' Medici in Poggio a Caiano.

Printed on a piece of thin laid paper with a watermark in accordance with typical Northern European paper production from the first half of the 17th century, complete with a plate mark and margins of varying sizes from 1 cm to 2 cm, with various small defects on the edges, but generally in good condition. The plate is full of figures in action and surrounded by a bucolic background, men, animals, fantasy, and reality at the same time. Latin signature at the bottom.

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There are many different styles characterizing antique furniture, but we can distinguish a few of the most important ones. Eclectic furniture belongs to the 19th century, during which the Biedermeier style reigned. Its variations in the early years of this century include Neo-Gothic, Gothic, Rococo, Louis Philippe style, and finally the English Victorian style. By the end of the century, these styles transition into pseudo-styles of Classicism, Renaissance, and Baroque.

Original Empire style furniture dates from the period between the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century. It originated during Napoleon's reign, where significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek decorations were imposed.

Classicist furniture is in the Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. Interesting and noteworthy are all antique products in the Rococo and Louis XV styles. Next is Baroque, whose name comes from the Portuguese barocco – which translates to an irregularly developed pearl. These were very representative pieces meant to literally drip with splendor and play a significant role in luxury. Exceptional, selectively used materials were employed to further emphasize the lofty tone of these creations.

Today, we can observe how much influence the Baroque style had on today's classic furniture, which is designed with great similarity to the past era. Another significant style is the Renaissance, which flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries and also left a substantial mark on the art of furniture making. The Renaissance style was quite heavy and massive. Brown stains were used, as well as cornices, strong plinths, and bas-reliefs. It can certainly be said that these were quite specific products, but they offered many new possibilities, such as the construction of the sideboard or generally broadly understood chest furniture. Here, too, there was an interest in mythology and ancient times, so supports or legs took on animal forms.

Lion's paws, eagle heads – these are common sights in the Renaissance style. Currently, many global brands recreate such crafted furniture, taking examples from Italian or French creators. This is a manifestation of admiration and care for the history of the most beautiful Renaissance antiques. It is important to remember that in each country, furniture manufacturing was perceived differently, so each style in a given country had its separate character. This is very important, especially when searching for the right luxury antique for your interior.

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