Cherubino Alberti, after Michelangelo - St John Baptist - 1591

St John the Baptist after Michelangelo's figure in the Last Judgement. St Johnis shown in an elaborate cartouche with angels, one of whom proclaims its fame. Engraving made by: Cherubino Alberti in 1591.

Provenance: Luciana Simonetti (Lugt.3616) Dimensions: 43,10 x 23,10 cm Artist Name: Cherubino Alberti (1553-1615) Literature: Bartsch / Le Peintre graveur (XVII.74.67) --- Michael Bury, 'The Print in Italy 1550-1620', London, 2001, cat.no.94; The figure, here shown in reverse, stands on Christ's right in Michelangelo's fresco of the Last Judgement. ---- Massari, 1983, p.72, no.81.:Bonasone has isolated a figure from the Last Judgement and presented it in reverse as a self-standing invention Medium: Engraving Circa: 1591 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: A good impression in very good condition on a bit sturdy laid paper. Collection stamp on the backside. im