Raphael Sadeler, Maerten de Vos - The Choleric temperament
Ceres with a sickle and ears of corn stands next to Mars, the god of war. Mars symbolizes the choleric, quick-tempered temperament. Weapons lie at his feet. Behind them plundering and arson-setting soldiers. Left Minerva. At the top left, middle and right signs of the zodiac: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, which correspond to the element of fire. Under a four-line, Latin caption. Engraving by Raphaël Sadeler (I) after design by Maerten de Vos, publisher by Raphaël Sadeler in Antwerp in 1583 as part of a series of four plates (Hollstein 1482-1485).
Dimensions: 19,20 x 24,20 cm Artist Name: Raphael Sadeler I (1560-1628) Literature: Hollstein Dutch 196 Medium: Engraving Circa: 1583 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 strong impression on Gothic P watermarked laid paper, complete with full plate border and tread margins, narrow at right and beneath text line. Fixed with the borders only on a support sheet. Slightly wrinkled near top border.
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Ceres with a sickle and ears of corn stands next to Mars, the god of war. Mars symbolizes the choleric, quick-tempered temperament. Weapons lie at his feet. Behind them plundering and arson-setting soldiers. Left Minerva. At the top left, middle and right signs of the zodiac: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, which correspond to the element of fire. Under a four-line, Latin caption. Engraving by Raphaël Sadeler (I) after design by Maerten de Vos, publisher by Raphaël Sadeler in Antwerp in 1583 as part of a series of four plates (Hollstein 1482-1485).
Dimensions: 19,20 x 24,20 cm Artist Name: Raphael Sadeler I (1560-1628) Literature: Hollstein Dutch 196 Medium: Engraving Circa: 1583 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 strong impression on Gothic P watermarked laid paper, complete with full plate border and tread margins, narrow at right and beneath text line. Fixed with the borders only on a support sheet. Slightly wrinkled near top border.
