Anthonie Wierix, Maerten de Vos, Nole mi tangere, first state
Passion of Christ: Noli me tangere; Christ standing in a field dressed as a farmer, holding a shovel and gesturing towards Mary Magdalen, to left, an angel finding Christ's coffin empty; in a decorative border with flowers and insects, including a tulip. Engraving made by Antonius Wierix (1552-1604) after: Maarten de Vos (1532-1603), published by: Eduard van Hoeswinckel (fl. 1570s-died 1583). A first state before the number. The border reminds the decoration on hand painted miniatures, especially the ones in the style of Bruges from 15th century. This one with the tulip and lily is one of the nicest of the series.
Dimensions: 19,50 x 16,20 cmm Artist Name: Anthonie Wierix (1552-1604) Literature: Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700 (202.I) -----Mauquoy-Hendrickx 1979 / Les Estampes des Wierix ... catalogue raisonné (140. I/IV) -----Alvin 1866 / Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre des trois frères Jan, Jérome et Antoine Wierix (337) Medium: Engraving Circa: before 1583 Notes: All measurements are taken on the plate mark. All lot's are listed with several high resolution images, which is the best way to give a clear and objective idea of the general very good condition. Textual condition description is limited, so please examine the images carefully and ask for more info if needed.
Condition: Excellent brilliant early impression of the first state, with full plate border and tread margins on a dense clearly watermarked laid paper. In an excellent untouched condition.
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Passion of Christ: Noli me tangere; Christ standing in a field dressed as a farmer, holding a shovel and gesturing towards Mary Magdalen, to left, an angel finding Christ's coffin empty; in a decorative border with flowers and insects, including a tulip. Engraving made by Antonius Wierix (1552-1604) after: Maarten de Vos (1532-1603), published by: Eduard van Hoeswinckel (fl. 1570s-died 1583). A first state before the number. The border reminds the decoration on hand painted miniatures, especially the ones in the style of Bruges from 15th century. This one with the tulip and lily is one of the nicest of the series.
Dimensions: 19,50 x 16,20 cmm Artist Name: Anthonie Wierix (1552-1604) Literature: Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700 (202.I) -----Mauquoy-Hendrickx 1979 / Les Estampes des Wierix ... catalogue raisonné (140. I/IV) -----Alvin 1866 / Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre des trois frères Jan, Jérome et Antoine Wierix (337) Medium: Engraving Circa: before 1583 Notes: All measurements are taken on the plate mark. All lot's are listed with several high resolution images, which is the best way to give a clear and objective idea of the general very good condition. Textual condition description is limited, so please examine the images carefully and ask for more info if needed.
Condition: Excellent brilliant early impression of the first state, with full plate border and tread margins on a dense clearly watermarked laid paper. In an excellent untouched condition.
