Print Description
The print shows the Nativity of Christ, with Mary presenting the Christ child to shepherds and angels. Joseph leans over towards the child. Above, cherubs carry a banner with the text ‘Gloria in Excelsis Deo.’
Made by Aegidius Sadeler II after Joris Hoefnagel after a painting by Hans von Aachen.
Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: coat of arms.
Sheet size: 35.3 x 42.2 cm (13.9 x 16.61 inch). Image size: 23.8 x 34 cm. (9.37 x 13.39 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Old fold lines and staining mostly visible on rear. Tear at top right. Short margins, remargined. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
NATIVITY, BIRTH OF CHRIST, AEGIDIUS SADELER, HANS VON AACHEN, 1588, ENGRAVING, DUTCH PRINTS, CHRISTIAN ART | PCO-EXPO-412
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Published by Paulus Furst.
Reference: Hollstein Dutch 32-1(2).
Biography engraver: Aegidius Sadeler II (c. 1568-1629) was a prominent Flemish engraver known for his detailed engravings, part of the Sadeler family of engravers.
Biography artist: Hans von Aachen (1552-1615) was a German painter, active at the court of Rudolf II in Prague, famous for his portraits and religious compositions.
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