Antique Master Print-GENRE-SAARTJE JANS-JAN KLAASSEN-Troost-ca. 1730

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SKU:
50344
Condition:
Used
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Artist:
Cornelis Troost
Subject:
Satire
Size:
Small
Time Period Produced:
1700-1749
Signed:
Yes
Framing:
Unframed
Image Orientation:
Portrait
Medium:
Mezzotint
Color:
Black & White
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Description: Source unknown, to be determined. State: Second state of 2. Ref: Niemeyer 369P. One of the best mezzotints Troost made after own invention.

Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Cornelis Troost' after own design. Cornelis Troost (1696-1750) was active in Amsterdam. He is seen as one of the most important Dutch artist of the first half of the 18th century.

Subject: Antique Master Print, titled: 'Zo, dart'le Saartje Jans! Zo, zo! Waar wil dat heen?' - A night scene with Jan Klaassen and Saartje Jans. She holds a candle. Accompanied by a short poem in Dutch by Pieter Langendijk.

Condition: Very good, given age. Very faintly dampstained in the lower margin. Remains of attachment to carrier to the rear of the sheet. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 30.5 x 40.5 cm. The image size is ca. 25 x 35.2 cm.

Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 12 x 15.9 inch. The image size is ca. 9.8 x 13.9 inch.

Medium: Mezzotint engraving on hand laid paper.

Location: (LATPC) R1-151

SKU: 50344

Section: LATPC-MASTERPRINTS