Description
Depicts the planet Mercury and his children, with Mercury riding a wagon pulled by two cocks in the sky. The zodiac signs of Virgo and Gemini symbolize wisdom and artistry, depicted below with various figures such as scientists, astrologers, traders, and artists.
Made by Harmen Janszn. Muller after Maarten van Heemskerck.
Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: Coat of arms.
Sheet size: 22.5 x 32 cm (8.86 x 12.6 inch). Image size: 18.2 x 27 cm. (7.17 x 10.63 inch).
Condition: good, given age. General age-related toning, vague water stain in upper left corner, creases in lower right blank corner, minor defects from handling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
MERCURY, ZODIAC, VIRGO, GEMINI, SCIENCE, ART, ASTROLOGY, ENGRAVING, HARMEN JANSZ MULLER, MAARTEN VAN HEEMSKERCK | PCO-EXPO-307
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Part of a series of seven planets, published by Joanes Galle.
State: 3rd state (of 4).
Reference: New Hollstein (Harmen Jansz. Muller) 106, New Hollstein (M. van Heemskerck) 547.
Biography engraver: Harmen Janszn. Muller (c.1540-1617) was a Dutch printmaker and publisher known for his intricate engravings, often based on designs by prominent artists.
Biography artist: Maarten van Heemskerck (1498-1574), a Dutch painter and draughtsman, renowned for his Mannerist works and engravings.
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