beautiful impression on laid paper, clear plate edges sheet size ca. 33 x 47 cm very good condition Jacopo Robusti, vel. Jacopo Tintoretto (1528-1588) by Robert de Launay (1754-1814) After painting by Tintoretto, born Jacopo Robusti; l1518 – 1594) was an Italian painter identified with the Venetian school. His contemporaries both admired and criticized the speed with which he painted, and the unprecedented boldness of his brushwork. For his phenomenal energy in painting he was termed Il Furioso ("The Furious"). His work is characterised by his muscular figures, dramatic gestures and bold use of perspective, in the Mannerist style. [Wikipedia] Robert de Launay (1754-1814) Engraver and publisher; younger (and less important) brother of Nicolas, whose pupil he was. Signs work 'De Launay' or 'De Launay le jeune' whereas Nicolas always signs 'N de Launay' Title: L'allaitement d'Hercule The nursing of Hercules or the origin of the Milky Way, after Tintoretto: Jupiter supports the infant Hercules and puts him to the breast of Juno, who awakes and push the infant away, spurting milk across the sky; the milk is seen turning into stars forming the Milky Way; on the left, Cupid and two peacocks [British Museum] The same print is in British Museum No.1855,0609.433 private family collection Safe packing and shipment, registered