Engraving

1.1in A Large 18th c. or earlier Red Jasper Intaglio. Roman Emperor as Jupiter. $3,378 This large red jasper intaglio presents one of the most powerful images of antiquity: a Roman emperor depicted as Jupiter, king of the gods. The exceptional size (21 × 28 mm) places this gem among the finest examples of its type — most intaglios are considerably smaller. Such monumental pieces were reserved for individuals of significant status, serving as personal seals that proclaimed their owner's...

Jon Bush. E- I on marble, gilded 2014

❤️ Help Needed ❤️ Please vote in the poll! ‘Pegasus & Bellerophon’ Strap yourselves in for a shaggy dog story but I’ll try to keep it brief. This chalcedony intaglio arrived with me in a brass desk seal shaped as an armoured leg (yes, really!). I absolutely love it and had the piece earmarked for building credibility via giving (really tedious) talks about intaglios and of course for insta content. As often is the case with these things the best hand carved intaglios come in gold fobs...

Drawing no. 12 from my very own #drawingparade2025 prompts 🥲: “claw” Today was a little bit of a struggle to think of something, and on top of it being my birthday, I also had limited time. Inspired by my dinner tonight (yummy hot pot and crab legs) this is what I have to offer. 🦀 🦞 #dailydrawings #drawingparade #halloweenparade #inktober #draweveryday #claw