Print Description
Virgin Mary seated on a throne with baby Jesus; two saints on either side, St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist. Angels kneeling in front holding incense thuribles. Drawing on the reverse side of the print; reverse copy of the front.
Made by Johann Sadeler I after Hans von Aachen.
Medium: Engraving on Laid paper paper.
Sheet size: 33.4 x 23.7 cm (13.15 x 9.33 inch). Image size: 33.4 x 23.7 cm. (13.15 x 9.33 inch).
Condition: fair, given age. Old folding with paper seperation at fold. Light soiling and creasing. Staining mostly visible on rear. Light paper spots and a small hole at bottom right, backed. Pencil drawing on rear. Sold waf. Print still makes a nice impression with strong inking. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
MADONNA, CHRIST CHILD, JOHN THE BAPTIST, JOHN THE EVANGELIST, ANGELS, CATHOLIC ICONOGRAPHY | PCO-E21-21
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
Reference: Hollstein Dutch 287.
Biography engraver: Johann Sadeler I (1550-1600), Flemish engraver known for his collaboration with artists like Hans von Aachen and religious engravings.
Biography artist: Hans von Aachen (1552-1615), German painter and court artist, renowned for his mannerist style.
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