Antique Print-CRATES OF THEBE-PHILOSOPHER-Vondel-1661

Copperplate engraving on verge type hand laid paper with watermark. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 15,5 x 19,5 cm. The image size is ca. 11,5 x 9 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 6,1 x 7,7 inch. The image size is ca. 4,5 x 3,5 inch.

Plate: ‘ Waerom de Philosooph zijn goud werpt in de baren, dat zal u deze prent, en dit gedicht verklaren.’ (Why the philosopher throws gold in the sea waves, that will tell this print and this poem.) Cratus was a philosopher from Thebe who preferred to drown a piece a gold, then to be drown by it. Crates of Thebes, was a Cynic philosopher. Crates gave away his money to live a life of poverty on the streets of Athens This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: ‘Toonneel des Menschelikken Levens door I.V. Vondelen …’, first published in 1661. This is a well-known book of emblematic book where human kind is being told how to lead its life pure, honourable and enjoyable. Lessons from poetry, history, ethics and literature are quoted above and below the image. This is a 1661 edition published by Jacobus vanden Bergh, Amsterdam.Artists and Engravers: The author and poet of this work is Joost van den Vondel (1587-1679). He was a Dutch writer and playwright. He is considered the most prominent Dutch poet and playwright of the 17th century. The engraving is engraved by unknown engraver.

Condition: Fine. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling as visible on image. Some damp staining at the bottom of the page, nog effecting image.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-CRATES OF THEBE-PHILOSOPHER-VONDEL

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