Antique Master Print-MYTHOLOGY-ARCAS-CALLISTO-URSA MAIOR-Passe-ca. 1600

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SKU:
69145
Condition:
Used
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Artist:
Crispyn de Passe
Subject:
Mythology||Nudes
Size:
Small
Time Period Produced:
Pre-1700
Signed:
Yes
Framing:
Unframed
Image Orientation:
Landscape
Medium:
Engraving
Color:
Black & White
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Description: Source unknown, to be determined. State: Second state of 2. Ref: Hollstein 271.

Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Crispyn de Passe' after own design. Crispyn de Passe was born in Arnemuide, Zeeland in 1565. He started engraving in Antwerp and was later active in Cologne and Utrecht. Being highly active he produced a large amount of prints, including a group of very finely engraved portraits.

Subject: Antique Master Print, titled: 'Arcas in adversam sua spicula [..].' - Arcas attempting to kill Callisto. Undescribed second state of this print. Impression made around 1670.

Condition: Good, given age. Small margins, browned. Remains of paper from previous attachment on rear. Pencil on rear. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 21.4 x 15 cm. The image size is ca. 16.3 x 13 cm.

Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 8.4 x 5.9 inch. The image size is ca. 6.4 x 5.1 inch.

Medium: Engraving on laid paper. Watermark: Seven provinces.

Location: TPCLA-C3-38

SKU: 69145

Section: LATPC-TEMPLATE-99