Antique Master Print-PROFESSION-SAIL MAKER-SAIL-SHIP-INSTRUMENTS-van Vliet-1635

This print shows a view on two sail-makers sewing. We also see the instruments in the room needed to mend the sails. From a series of 18 about crafts and trades.

Made by Jan Gillesz. van Vliet after own design.

Medium: Etching / engraving on handlaid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 20.7 x 32.6 cm (8.15 x 12.83 inch). Image size: 16.2 x 21.2 cm. (6.38 x 8.35 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Brown spots. Smudges. Two pinholes upper margin. Paper tape on reverse. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

PROFESSION-SAIL MAKER-SAIL-SHIP-INSTRUMENTS | RBOS-A10-36

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This attractive print was published in 1635.

State: only state.

Reference: Hollstein 42, Rijksmuseum RP-P-OB-103.714.

Provenance: Ex collection Laurentius.

Biography engraver: Jan Gillesz. van Vliet (1600-1668) was a Dutch Golden Age artist and student of Rembrandt. He worked with Rembrandt between 1628 and 1637, inspired by his master’s work.