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

Description

Depiction of Temperance as a woman gracefully pouring liquid from a pitcher into a goblet, an allegorical representation of moderation. She is seated, exhibiting composure and careful restraint in her actions.

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.

TEMPERANCE, VIRTUE, PERSONIFICATION, ALLEGORY, WILLEM DE PASSE, CRISPIJN VAN DE PASSE, GOLDEN AGE ENGRAVING, 17TH-CENTURY PRINT, VIRTUES SERIES | EXPO-409 (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.