Circle of Charles Zacharie Landelle, “Velleda”, circa 1870

Unidentified lithographer from the circle of Charles Zacharie Landelle (1812–1908)

“Velleda”, circa 1870

Technical Details & Condition:

Lithograph in the crayon-manner, printed in two colours (black and white) on grey-toned wove paper. The sheet is trimmed with some loss of the publication details, and backed with a support sheet, providing wide margins. This is plate 75 from a series of lithographs designed for study and copying, printed and published in London by George Rowney & Co. The design is based on Charles Zacharie Landelle’s 1870 painting titled, “Velleda, Prophetess of the Bructeri, Exciting her People against the Romans”. See: https://www.rct.uk/collection/search#/1/collection/406704/velleda-prophetess-of-the-bructeri-exciting-her-people-against-the-romans). Interestingly, Landelle’s painting was also reproduced as a photogravure for the cover of “The Illustrated London News” on 31 October 1874. See: https://www.mediastorehouse.com.au/fine-art-finder/artists/english-school/velleda-engraving-23070048.html).

The impression is strong and well-printed. The sheet has two small tears in the edges; otherwise, it is in near pristine condition—free of holes, folds, or stains.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 46.7 x 29.1 cm

Plate lettering:

• Lower centre: ”N^o.75_STUDIES IN TWO CRAYONS, AFTER VARIOUS ARTISTS.”

Price & Shipping:

AU$219 (approximately US$151.58 / €127.55 / £110.72), including worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you are interested in acquiring this striking lithograph depicting Velleda, the first-century prophetess of the Germanic Bructeri tribe, who foretold the success of the Batavian rebellion (69–70 AD) against Rome, please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I am happy to provide a secure PayPal invoice for a smooth and safe transaction.