Claude Mellan (1598-1688); The Veil of Saint Veronica (The Holy Face);

Claude Mellan (1598-1688)
The Veil of Saint Veronica (The Holy Face) (Le Blanc 33, Montaiglon 25, IFF 21), 1649
Engraving on laid paper with unidentified watermark, probably the second (final) state, with narrow margins, the sheet backed, framed.
17 x 12 1/2in (43.2 x 31.8cm)
sheet 17 1/4 x 12 11/16in (43.8 x 32.2cm)
Condition Report: the sheet is backed with some re-enforced rectangle in the upper right sheet edge, with a 3/16in tear in the extreme left sheet edge and a shorter tear in the extreme right sheet edge, with a few specks of foxing, a few traces of surface soiling recto and verso, with a circular 1/8in stain in the upper left corner, a lightly skinned spot verso, old hinge remains verso, the sheet is floating with all edges showing.Framed in wood and glass.