Hieronymus Wierix (1553-1619) - S. Francis Receiving A Palm From Child Jesus
Saint Francis of Assisi receiving a palm from the hands of the child Jesus. Hieronymus Wierix (1553-1619) after Denys Calvaert (Antwerp 1540-1619, working in Italy). The print bears the collection mark of Duke D'Arenberg (oval collection stamp = L.567, ) In the second state there was a cartouche at the bottom with text and signature of the publisher/engraver. Here an impression with omission of text line and addition of a paper strip Hieronymus Wierix fecit glued on top of the bottom right corner, so the state is not to determine. Probably a second state as the first state is from the uppermost rarity. This A larger important print in the oeuvre of Wierix.
Provenance: Duke D'Arenberg (oval collection stamp = Lugt.567) Dimensions: 26,40 x 19,00 cm Artist Name: Hieronymus Wierix (1553-1619) Literature: Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700 (1139) --- Mauquoy-Hendrickx 1979 / Les Estampes des Wierix ... catalogue raisonné. 1139) --- Alvin 1866 / Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre des trois frères Jan, Jérome et Antoine Wierix (824) Medium: Engraving Circa: before 1619 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 early impression trimmed outside the image borderline with omission of the textline. Some dry printing upper right corner. On a dense watermarked laid paper from the period On the backside some remains from former mounting visible on the borders. Collection stamp of Duke d' Arenberg on the backside.
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Saint Francis of Assisi receiving a palm from the hands of the child Jesus. Hieronymus Wierix (1553-1619) after Denys Calvaert (Antwerp 1540-1619, working in Italy). The print bears the collection mark of Duke D'Arenberg (oval collection stamp = L.567, ) In the second state there was a cartouche at the bottom with text and signature of the publisher/engraver. Here an impression with omission of text line and addition of a paper strip Hieronymus Wierix fecit glued on top of the bottom right corner, so the state is not to determine. Probably a second state as the first state is from the uppermost rarity. This A larger important print in the oeuvre of Wierix.
Provenance: Duke D'Arenberg (oval collection stamp = Lugt.567) Dimensions: 26,40 x 19,00 cm Artist Name: Hieronymus Wierix (1553-1619) Literature: Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700 (1139) --- Mauquoy-Hendrickx 1979 / Les Estampes des Wierix ... catalogue raisonné. 1139) --- Alvin 1866 / Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre des trois frères Jan, Jérome et Antoine Wierix (824) Medium: Engraving Circa: before 1619 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 early impression trimmed outside the image borderline with omission of the textline. Some dry printing upper right corner. On a dense watermarked laid paper from the period On the backside some remains from former mounting visible on the borders. Collection stamp of Duke d' Arenberg on the backside.
