Print Description
Medium: Engraving on hand Laid (verge) paper. Watermark: Small coat of arms.
Sheet size: 33 x 23 cm (12.99 x 9.06 inch). Image size: 31 x 20 cm. (12.2 x 7.87 inch).
Condition: very good, given age. Light foxing. Vague fold line in the middle rear. Remains of paper on rear from previous attachment. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
FAUN-PUTTI’S-GOAT | PCO-EXPO-DUTCH
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
Provenance: Collection marks: Rijksprentenkabinet via marks: Lugt 240, R:MVS = Lugt 2228/2228a and DRPK = Lugt 789a.
Biography engraver: Theodorus van Kessel (ca. 1620-1693) was a Dutch engraver, who moved to Antwerp in 1652. He also worked for Pieter Paul Rubens.
Biography artist: Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was a prolific Flemish Baroque painter, draughtsman, and diplomat. He maintained a large studio in Antwerp and was renowned for his Counter-Reformation altarpieces, portraits, landscapes, and historical paintings.
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