Varied Subjects
Artist: Etienne Delaune
Etienne Delaune (1519-1583),Varied Subjects, engravings, circa 1560, the set of 12. Reference: Robert-Dumesnil 237-248, only states. In very good condition, 12 individual impressions on 12 sheets, each plate with substantial marginal area outside of the images (engraved on 6 plates originally), 4 circular, 8 ovals, approximately 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 inches across, archival window matting. Fine clear impressions of these great rarities. Impressions include (Robert-Dumesnil numbers) 237 – Roman soldiers before a prince seated on a throne 238 – Cincinnatus with Romans 239 – Women and a soldier hurry to help a young girl who has fainted in their arms. [...]