Hendrick Goltzius -Iron Age - 1590

The Iron Age; allegorical scene with a warrior stands at center and brandishing a sword, at his feet lies some discarded armor, a drum and a cannon. An early work drawn by Goltzius en engraved in his workshop. Print from the second series of scenes from the Metamorphoses whose design occupied Goltzius about 1589. He probably also surveyed the engraving process by a member of his workshop and was involved in the publishing of the series. A first state before the second number at right. Signed and dated in the bottom right corner 'HG Excus A° 1590.
Dimensions: 17,50 x 24,0050 cm Artist Name: Hendrick Goltzius (1558-1617) Literature: New Hollstein (Dutch & Flemish) / The New Hollstein: Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts 1450-1700 (552-571) --- Bartsch / Le Peintre graveur (III.106.21) --- Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700 (10-61; 508-559) --- First state. Medium: Engraving Circa: 1590 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 early impression on watermarked laid paper with full plate border and good margins. In excellent condition.