Maerten de Vos, Johannes Wierix, Complete set of 6 engravings, The ages of Man presented by Building styles. Complete set.

Complete set of 6 engravings, The six ages of man symbolized by the building orders. Six engravings made by Johannes Wierix after drawings of Vredeman de Vries. Composita: Man at the age of 1-16 years. Corinthia: Man at the age 16-32 years. Ionica: Man at the age of 32-48 years. Dorica: Man at the age of 48 - 64. Tuscana: Man at the age of 64-80 years. Ruin: Man at the age of 80 till death. References: Composita: Hollstein Dutch 1988-1(3) first state, Corinthia: 1(3) first state, Ionica: only state, Dorica: Hollstein Dutch 1991-1(3) First state, Tuscana: Hollstein Dutch 1992-1(2) First state, Ruin: Hollstein Dutch 1993 1(2) First state. All six in good condition. All printed on thin laid paper. Composita and Corinthia on the margins, images are complete. Dorica and Ionica with 1 cm margins and Tuscana and Ruin with 2 mm margins. Nice complete set. Watermarks: Plate 1, plate 2, plate 3 and plate 4: a gothic P, Plate 5 and 6: a good watermark.
Dimensions: 21,0 cm x 27,0 cm Artist Name: Vredeman de Vries, Johannes Wierix (1549-1620) Literature: Hollstein Dutch 1988-1(3) first state, Corinthia: 1(3) first state, Ionica: only state, Dorica: Hollstein Dutch 1991-1(3) First state, Tuscana: Hollstein Dutch 1992-1(2) First state, Ruin: Hollstein Dutch 1993 1(2) First state. Medium: complete set of six engravings Circa: 1577 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: All six in good condition. All printed on thin laid paper. Composita and Corinthia on the margins, images are complete two tiny tears restored not disturbing.. Dorica and Ionica with 1 cm margins, excellent and Tuscana small restoration on top not disturbing and Ruin with 2 mm margin, excellent. Nice complete set.