Gravuri de Ioanichie Bakov din cartea românească veche (1678-1705)
Engravings Produced by Ioanichie Bakov in Early Romanian Writings (1678-1705)

Summary/Abstract: Ioanichie Bakov who signed and dated woodcuts in books printed at Bucharest, Buzău, Snagov and Râmnic occupied a major position among the wood engravers who worked on the Romanian territory between the years 1508-1830. Though numerous Romanian researchers of the 20th and 21st centuries mentioned Bakov’s name, his works have not been investigated enough. He seems to be originated from Ukraine but Nestor Vornicescu claims that he is from Bacău and he learnt the art of engraving from Ukrainian master craftsmen. This study is meant to demonstrate that the engraver was frequently inspired by illustrations which had appeared in Kiev and Lviv. His woodcuts of high quality as regards drawing, themes and the skill of engraving on wood constituted models for many engravers who carried on their activity in different Romanian centers. Bakov’s woodcuts can also be found in writings printed in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia.

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