Rare-Antique Master Print-MERCURY-ARGUS-ORNAMENTAL-Sandrart-c.1679-1700

Description

Ornamental frame with Mercury and Argus.

Made by Jacob von Sandrart after own design.

Medium: Etching on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 21.5 x 28.5 cm (8.46 x 11.22 inch).

Condition: good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

MERCURY-ARGUS-ORNAMENTAL | EXPO-GERMAN

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Laubornamenten f?r Rahmen, Wagen… (series title).

Biography engraver: Jacob von Sandrart (1630-1708) was a German engraver primarily active in Nuremberg.