Francois Boucher Arion 1763 Engraving Sea Rescue Mythology Art Poster
An 18th-century engraving after Francois Boucher’s Arion – the poet rescued by dolphins in a stormy sea. Exquisite Rococo drama.
Description
This elegant 18th-century engraving after Francois Boucher depicts Arion, the legendary Greek poet, clinging to a dolphin amid churning waves while sea creatures swirl around him. The caption below names Boucher as Premier Peintre du Roy, and the swirling Rococo linework is magnificent. A distinctive piece for a study or music room, and a gift for mythology and French art enthusiasts.
