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René Boyvin

92 works

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Engraving of an ornate nef-shaped container with carved panels of mythological figures, putti, and sea creatures along its hu

Container for the Royal Napkins (Nef)

Engraving of Mercury piping beside sleeping Argus above a hanging festoon of instruments, books, clock, armor and tools.

Mercury Putting Argus to Sleep and Festoon of Instruments, from "Festoons of Flowers, etc. no. 3"

Engraving of Flora on a cloud receiving flowers, above a long cascading festoon of flowers and leaves.

Flora Receiving Flowers and Festoon of Flowers, from "Dessins d'aiguières, etc., no. 5"

Engraving of Vulcan at a forge forging wings for Cupid, above a vertical bundle of tools ending in a basket.

Vulcan Forging the Wings of Cupid, from "Dessins d'aiguières, etc., no. 4"

Engraving of Empedocles in a cloak gesturing toward a flame at lower left, with a walking stick and rays of light.

Empedocles, standing frontally with his head turned in three-quarter view, directs his gaze toward a flame (the crate…

ca. 1545-63

Engraved ornamental vase with a reclining river god in an oval medallion, masks, garlands and figures on the body.

Vase with a River God in an Oval Medallion

17th century

Engraved ornamental vase with satyr handles, a bearded figure medallion, putti holding grape garlands, and a fluted base.

Vase with Two Winged Satyrs

17th century

Engraving of an ornate vase with serpent handle and sacrificial scene with nude figures and flaming altar.

Vase with a Sacrificial Scene

17th century

Engraved ornamental vase with a veiled nude figure, winged youth, cherub, and a serpent coiling around the neck.

Vase with Two Winged Figures Draping a Term

17th century

Engraving of two ornamental candlestick designs with putti, sphinxes, and grotesque masks on pedestals with flames on top.

Two candlestick designs

ca. 1550-60

Engraved ornamental panel with a bearded figure of Saturn holding a scythe, flanked by scrolls, masks and putti.

Panel with figure of Saturn, plate 1

ca. 1550-65

Engraving of armored Jason facing a fire-breathing dragon in a landscape, framed by an ornate border of putti and herms.

Jason Confronts the Dragon Guarding the Golden Fleece (Par tels assauts Jason va travaillant le fier dragon de nuit e…

1563

Engraving of a nude woman pouring a potion over a reclining man, framed by ornate grotesque and putto decoration.

Medea Pours a Magic Potion over Jason (Le roi Aeson tant caduque et chénu en une cuve elle couche tout nu...), from "…

1563

Engraving of warriors in a boat on rough sea beside rocky shore, framed by nude figures and fruit garlands.

Aeëtes Gathers the Limbs of Absyrtes (Tandis qu'il fait les membres ramasser, Grecs font devoir de leurs voiles hauls…

1563

Engraving of an ornate royal carriage with winged putti, drawn by two horses, with Latin text above.

Ontwerp voor een koets voor Karel IX, koning van Frankrijk

1579

Engraving of gods and figures among clouds, with a central seated figure raising his arms, after Sistine frescoes.

Sistine Frescoes, from "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae"

16th century

Engraving of armored warriors in a boat beside a ship on rough sea, framed by nude figures, fruit garlands and sea monsters.

Aeëtes Gathers the Limbs of his son Absyrtus, from Jason and the Golden Fleece

1563

Engraving of two horned satyrs serving wine and grapes to a seated, muscular Bacchus, with vines and a pouring jug.

Two Satyrs Giving Drink to Bacchus

1540

Engraving of Medea raising her arms to a night sky with a flying serpent chariot, framed by ornate grotesque decoration.

The Incantation of Medea

1563

Engraved ornamental vase with mermaids, mermen and sea centaurs on its body, a serpent handle and a grotesque mask at the bas

Vase with a Group of Mermaids, Mermen and Sea Centaurs

17th century (late)

Engraved ornamental vase with animal-head handles, dancing putti on the body, and a stepped pedestal base.

Vase with Dancing Putti

17th century (late)

Engraved ornamental vase with serpent handles, a mask, garlands, two crabs and drapery swags on a footed base.

Vase with a Mask, Garlands and Two Crabs

17th century (late)

Engraving of an ornate vase with dancing nude women and satyrs in relief, a looped handle, and a cupid at the neck.

Vase with Dancing Women and Satyrs

17th century (late)

Engraving of an ornate covered vase with twisted handles and a relief scene of a bull and kneeling figures.

Vase with the Veneration of a Bull

17th century (late)

Engraved ornamental design of a vase with a serpent handle, mask, putto, and a charioteer with horses on its body.

Vase with Helios or Phaeton on the Chariot of the Sun

17th century (late)

Engraving of an ornate covered vase with a bird-headed handle, a central mask, and hanging fruit garlands.

Vase with Lid, Decorated with a Mask and Garlands

17th century (late)

Engraved print of an ornate footed vase with cherub heads, garlands of fruit, a hanging helmet and scrolled rim.

Vase with Cherubs and a Helmet

17th century (late)

Engraved plate of two oval ornamental cartouches with figures, scrollwork and fruit garlands, one with blank central panels.

Plate 13, from Livre de bijouterie (Book of Designs for Goldsmiths and Jewelers)

1570