Antique Master Print-MARIA DE MEDICI-FRENCH VIRGIN-EMPIRE-Nolpe-Moeyaert -1639

This print shows a view on a tableau vivant with the lamentation of France’s misfortune by the French virgin on the left, represented as Maria de Medici. The globe of the French Empire is split and set on fire by Discord and Envy. Peace, with olive branch, and Justice are crushed on the right. Venus raises her hands to heaven. Performance used in the water theater on the Rokin. Numbered lower right: 9. Plate 9 of the illustrations accompanying the description of the festivities surrounding the visit of Maria de’ Medici to Amsterdam from 31 August to 5 September 1638.

Made by Pieter Nolpe after Claes Moeyaert .

Medium: Engraving / etching on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 40.5 x 32 cm (15.94 x 12.6 inch). Image size: 37.5 x 28.5 cm. (14.76 x 11.22 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Centre fold. Wrinkles. Thin paper part upper margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

MARIA DE MEDICI-FRENCH VIRGIN-FRENCH EMPIRE-VENUS-VISIT AMSTERDAM | T.39 LARGE

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This print was published in 1639.

Reference: Hollstein 95; Atlas Van Stolk 1822. .

Provenance: Collector’s stamp Christiaan Kramm (1797-1875), (Lugt L.581).

Biography engraver: Pieter Nolpe (1613-1653) was a Dutch Golden Age engraver, illustrator, and art dealer. He often worked from his own designs, based on historical subjects, portraits, landscapes, and perspectives.

Biography artist: Claes Moeyaert (1591-1669).