GIULIO DI ANTONIO BONASONE (1498–1574 Bologna)

Cupid presenting to Ceres stems of grain. 1540.
Etching.
Unten rechts innerhalb der Darstellung gestochen monogrammiert: I.BO.
14.1 x 15.8 cm.

Bartsch 2; Massari 99. - A superb, deep black, even and clear impression. With small margins around the platemark above and below, with thread margins at left and right. In very good condition. - Very rare.

Provenance:
- Collection of E. Fabricius (–1920), Berlin, Lugt 847a and Lugt 919th.
- Collection of Philipp Herrmann (1899-1968), Karlsruhe, Lugt 1352a.