Antique Print-GENRE-SICK PERSON-WITCH-Heemskerk-van Laan-1765

Etching and engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 25 x 20 cm. The image size is ca. 14.5 x 11.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 9.8 x 7.9 inch. The image size is ca. 5.7 x 4.5 inch.

Antique print, untitled. A room with an unwell/ sick woman attended to by a witch. From: ‘Batavische Arcadia […]’, by J. van Heemskerk, 8yh ed. published in Leiden by Wed. A. Honkoop en Zoon, and Johannes le Mair, 1765. This pastoral novel was a great success in its Home country. Editing was done by a famous professor of Amsterdam (Caspar Barleus). Artists and Engravers: Made by ‘A. van Laan’ after an anonymous artist. Possibly by Adolf van der Laan (1684-1742) who was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver.

Condition: Very good, given age. Left paper edge a bit irregular from binding. Origeinal vertical folds as issued. Light foxing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-GENRE-SICK PERSON-WITCH-HEEMSKERK-VAN LAAN

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