Antique Master Print-PERSONIFICATION-FORTITUDE-VIRTUE-ENGRAVING-de Passe-c. 1650

Description

Depiction of Fortitude as a woman in classical armor with a plumed helmet, symbolizing strength and resilience. She is shown lifting a heavy column with poise and determination, embodying the virtue of fortitude.

Made by Willem de Passe after Crispijn van de Passe the Younger.

Medium: Engraving on hand-laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 25.4 x 19.1 cm (10 x 7.52 inch). Image size: 25.7 x 19 cm. (10.12 x 7.48 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. Some light age-related toning, slight creasing, otherwise clean. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

FORTITUDE, VIRTUE, PERSONIFICATION, ALLEGORY, WILLEM DE PASSE, CRISPIJN VAN DE PASSE, GOLDEN AGE ENGRAVING, 17TH-CENTURY PRINT, VIRTUES SERIES | PCO-EXPO-408 (DUTCH)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Published by Crispijn van de Passe.

Reference: Hollstein #432.

Biography engraver: Willem de Passe (ca. 1598-ca. 1637) was a notable Dutch engraver, part of the Van de Passe family of engravers. He was active in both England and France and is recognized for his detailed allegorical engravings.

Biography artist: Crispijn van de Passe the Younger (1594/1595-1670) was a significant Dutch engraver and publisher, famous for his allegorical prints and portraits.