Print Description
Christ as a good shepherd. He walks with his lambs towards the gates of the New Jerusalem. The holy city has twelve gates, guarded by twelve angels. God and the Holy Spirit appear in the clouds, along with some angels. On the left, an angel showing John the New Jerusalem.
Made by Julius Goltzius, after Maerten de Vos.
Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 28.5 x 20.2 cm (11.22 x 7.95 inch). Image size: 28.5 x 20.2 cm. (11.22 x 7.95 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Attached at op to carrier sheet. Light soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
CHRIST-AS-A-GOOD-SHEPHERD-FOR-THE-NEW-JERUSALEM | PCO-A15-15
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
From a series of 6 of Christ as the good shepherd, published by Claes Jansz. Visscher (1587-1652), a Dutch engraver and publisher in 1646.
Reference: Hollstein Dutch 610-3(3).
Biography engraver: Julius Goltzius (c.1550-1606) was a Flemish engraver known for his intricate prints. .
Biography artist: Maerten de Vos (1532-1603) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman, known for his religious compositions and detailed landscapes.
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