{"product_id":"intaglio-after-valerio-belli-c-1740","title":"Intaglio after Valerio Belli c.1740","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine quality neoclassical carnelian intaglio after Valerio Belli c.1740.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene depicts a Sacrifice to Venus wih Bacchanalian revellers standing by a temple and decorating the statue at centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossibly converted from an earlier seal the high carat ring c.1800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 6. Intaglio 2 cms by 2.5cms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValerio Belli (1468–1546),a celebrated gem engraver and medallist, was the leading specialist in intaglios engraved in rock crystal, a difficult luxury form which Belli pioneered. These were highly sought after by wealthy Italian collectors. They developed their style from classical coins  to give \"smoothly and eloquently orchestrated figural compositions\". A true gem for the 18th century Grand Tourist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sian Harlowe Antique Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64019372835165,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1205\/7949\/files\/1a1877_5b63971cfb584ee4a7797eb519b3237a_mv2.avif?v=1774768199","url":"https:\/\/sianharloweantiques.co.uk\/products\/intaglio-after-valerio-belli-c-1740","provider":"Sian Harlowe  Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}