BOYVIN René (Angers ca. 1525 Rome 1598) - "Ignorance defeated: King Francis I, carrying a sword and a book, enters the Temple of the Arts, while a crowd of blindfolded people wanders outside). c.1545-1555. Burin after the fresco by Rosso Fiorentino (1494-1540) for the gallery of Francis I at Fontainebleau. Ref: I.F.F. p. 168-169. Robert-Dumesnil, n°16. Proof on old laid paper. Rare allegorical engraving executed by one of the French engravers of the Renaissance in the mannerist style. This print reproduces the fresco painting by the Rosso, in the gallery of François I, in the Palace of Fontainebleau. 27,8 x 42,1 cm. Condition C (cut to the subject, some accidents, rare small lacks, tears anchinnement restored, as is).