Print Description
Portrait of Elias Taddel (1601-1660) a German theological scholar, active in Rostock and Amsterdam, holding an hourglass, with a large open book in front of him. He is seated at a table with a small ink pot. The engraving shows strong detail in both the figure and surrounding elements.
Made by Crispijn de Passe II after own design.
Medium: Engraving on hand-laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 23.2 x 33 cm (9.13 x 12.99 inch). Image size: 22.2 x 28.2 cm. (8.74 x 11.1 inch).
Condition: excellent, given age. Excellent condition with sharp details. Loosely attached to carrier, indicating careful preservation. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
ELIAS TADDEL, CRISPIJN DE PASSE, PIETER DE REYGER, 1654, MASTERPRINT, THEOLOGY, GERMAN PORTRAIT, HOURGLASS, SCHOLAR, 17TH CENTURY, INTAGLIO PRINTING | PCO-E22=04
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Published by Pieter de Reyger, 1654.
Biography engraver: Crispijn de Passe the Younger (1594-1670), a Dutch engraver and member of the renowned Van de Passe family, is known for his detailed engravings and contributions to portrait art during the Dutch Golden Age.
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