Artist: Hendrik Goltzius
Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617). “The Life of the Virgin”. Each signed with the monogram in the plate. The complete set of six engravings, on laid paper, each S. approximately 49.0×37.0 cm. Bartsch 15-20; Hollstein 9-14. 1593-1594.
”The Annunciation” from the second state, of five, on laid paper with a six-pointed star in a circle watermark. “The Visitation” from the third state, of five. “The Adoration of the Shepherds” from the third state, of five, on laid paper with a small pointed star in a diamond shape in a circle watermark. “The Circumcision” from the third state, of five, on laid paper with […]
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Artist: Hendrik Goltzius
Hendrick Goltzius (1558-1617), engraving, 1593 [with extensive inscription in the plate]. Reference: Bartsch 161, Hollstein 177, second state (of two). In very good condition (old hinges verso, horizontal centerfold visible verso), trimmed outside of the borderline, 10 7/16 x 7 5/16 inches, archival mounting. A very good, balanced impression, with exquisite detailing. This portrait of Bol was taken in the last year of his life, when he was 58. According to the inscription it is dedicated to Bol’s stepson Frans Bol. The skull with the upside-down torches indicatesthat this engraving was made by Goltzius after Bol died, and thus is […]
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