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Diderot and D'Alembert, 1771 It is a burin engraving that explores the theme of arts and crafts, in particular needlework.
This work is taken from the important Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire Universel Raisonné des connaissances, edited by Fortunato Bartolomeo De Felice.

• Sheet size: cm. 24×30
• Engraving size: cm. 24×30
• Technique: Burin
• Support: Medium thickness laid paper with white backing
• Condition: Excellent

This engraving is part of the edition of the Encyclopédie by Diderot and D'Alembert, known as the Encyclopédie d'Yverdon, published in Switzerland.
Unlike the original version, which was less French and less anti-religious, this edition earned the nickname of Protestant encyclopedia, ensuring a strong diffusion in Northern Europe.

Diderot and D'Alembert, 1771 è un’incisione al bulino che rappresenta un interessante tema legato agli arti e mestieri, in particolare la lavorazione degli aghi.
Questa opera è tratta dall’illustre Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire Universel Raisonné des connaissances, edited by Fortunato Bartolomeo De Felice.

• Sheet size: cm. 24×30
• Support: Medium thickness laid paper with white backing
• Condition: Excellent state of preservation

The 1771 engraving is part of the edition of the Encyclopedia of Diderot and D'Alembert, known as Yverdon Encyclopedia, published in Switzerland.
Questa versione, meno influenzata dal pensiero francese e antireligioso, è conosciuta come enciclopedia protestante, il che ne ha favorito la diffusione nel Nord Europa.