Rare-Antique Master Print-AQUA-FISHERMAN-WATER-de Bry-Goltzius-after 1597

This etching shows a fisherman standing at the shoreline with a basket full of fish in hand, looking towards the sea. The background depicts the ocean with boats and small figures in the distance. The muscular figure of the fisherman stands out against the softly rendered sky and clouds, typical of Goltzius’s mannerist style.

Made by de Bry after Hendrick Goltzius.

Medium: Etching on Hand-laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 14.8 x 21.5 cm (5.83 x 8.46 inch). Image size: 12 x 18.2 cm. (4.72 x 7.17 inch).

Condition: good, given age. With plate tone. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

HENDRICK GOLTZIUS, FISHERMAN, FOUR ELEMENTS, DUTCH ETCHING, 16TH CENTURY, WATER, MARINE LIFE, ALLEGORY | PCO-EXPO-404 (DUTCH)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

From the series “The Four Elements,” plate 2, representing “Water” through the depiction of a fisherman. Based on the work of Hendrick Goltzius, a Dutch master. The specific artist remains unknown, but the style is consistent with the late 16th century, emphasizing the human figure as an embodiment of natural elements. on an accompanying set Johann Theodor and Johann Israel de Bry are mentioned as the engravers.

Biography artist: Hendrick Goltzius (1558-1617) was one of the most influential Dutch engravers and draftsmen of the late 16th century, celebrated for his technical virtuosity and his ability to imbue prints with dynamic energy. This print is from his famous series, “The Four Elements.”.