Antique Master Print-ARCAS AND CALLISTO-BEAR-Goltzius-1590

Arcas points his arrow at Callisto who was changed into a bear by Juno, while Jupiter adds a constellation in the sky.

Made by Goltzius (workshop) after Hendrick Goltzius.

Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge type) paper.

Sheet size: 26.8 x 18.3 cm (10.55 x 7.2 inch). Image size: 25.2 x 17 cm. (9.92 x 6.69 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Pencil manuscript writing on rear. Some scattered reddish miniscule spots at rear bottom. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

ARCAS AND CALLISTO-BEAR | PCO-C17-39 (072021)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

First published in 1590.

State: Probably a later 17th. C. impression.

Reference: New Hollstein Dutch 560-2(2).