Antique Master Print-BATHING-NYMPHS-Holsteyn-1640-1655

A group of bathing nymphs sits on rocks by a river. One child-like figure is seen playing with a dog near the water. The background shows a rocky landscape with ruins in the distance. The scene evokes a classical mythological setting, with soft, naturalistic forms typical of Cornelis van Poelenburch’s style.

Made by Cornelis Holsteyn after own design.

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

Sheet size: 26.1 x 22.9 cm (10.28 x 9.02 inch). Image size: 26.1 x 22.9 cm. (10.28 x 9.02 inch).

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

NYMPHS, BATHING, RIVER, LANDSCAPE, MYTHOLOGY, NUDES. | PCO-EXPO-406 (DUTCH)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Published by Joannes de Ram, a Dutch publisher known for his prints in the 17th century.

Biography engraver: Cornelis Holsteyn (1618-1658) was a Dutch painter and engraver known for his classical and mythological scenes. He often depicted allegorical figures and bacchic themes, as seen in this engraving.