Description: Published by Frederik de Wit in Amsterdam. State: Second state of 2. Ref: Hollstein 150. Provenance: K.S. (not in Lugt).
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Wallerant Vaillant and F. de Wit' after 'David Teniers'. Wallerant Vaillant (1623-1677) was one of the first artists who extensively used the mezzotint technique. He created many fine prints in this medium. David Teniers the Younger (1610-1690) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp. He was the son of David Teniers the Elder, while his son and grandson also became painters. He was a wildly prolific painter, creating over 900 works. During his life he started the Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts, after having presided over the Antwerp guild of painters.
Subject: Antique print, untitled. This plate shows a 17th century interior scene, people are amusing themselves in a tavern / pub.
Condition: Good, given age. Ample margins, old central fold. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 46.9 x 35.8 cm. The image size is ca. 38 x 30.8 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 18.5 x 14.1 inch. The image size is ca. 15 x 12.1 inch.
Medium: Mezzotint on hand laid (verge) paper.
Location: LA-B2-32
SKU: 69097
Section: LATPC-VARIOUS
