Current Inventory by Hendrik Goltzius

The Crucifixion

Artist: Hendrik Goltzius

Hendrik Goltzius(1558-1617). “The Crucifixion”. Signed with the initials in the plate. Engraving and drypoint on laid paper, S. 10.8 cm (diameter). Bartsch 40; Hollstein 48. Circa 1590. PROVENANCE Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, with the duplicate ink stamp verso (Lugt 1982); Axel Gabriel Bielke (Sweden 1800-1877) with the ink stamp verso (Lugt 414a); Dr. C. Axel Widstrand (Sweden 1866-1956), with the ink stamp verso (Lugt 2630a); The collection of Engineer and Major Frank Bensow (1883-1969), with the ink stamp verso (Lugt 982c).

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Standing Female holding a Book (St. Mary Magdalene)

Artist: Hendrik Goltzius

Hendrik Goltzius(1558-1617). “Standing Female holding a Book (St. Mary Magdalene)”. Signed H. Goltzius fecit in the plate. Engraving and drypoint on laid paper, with a rampant lion watermark, S. 22.5×12.1 cm. Bartsch 129; Hollstein 54. PROVENANCE Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, with the duplicate ink stamp verso (Lugt 1982); Axel Gabriel Bielke (Sweden 1800-1877) with the ink stamp verso (Lugt 414a); Dr. C. Axel Widstrand (Sweden 1866-1956), with the ink stamp verso (Lugt 2630a); The collection of Engineer and Major Frank Bensow (1883-1969), with the ink stamp verso (Lugt 982c).

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The Life of the Virgin – six engravings

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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Portrait of Hans Bol, Painter at the Age of 58

Artist: Hendrik Goltzius
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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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