SCHONGAUER, MARTIN

SCHONGAUER, MARTIN

(Colmar c. 1430 - 1491 Breisach)

The Flight to Egypt. Circa 1470/74.

Engraving.

Engraved monogram at lower margin centre.

25.5 x 17 cm.

Bartsch 7; Lehrs 7; Hollstein 7. – Attractive, strong and clear impression. With larger, professionally conducted restorations from the 19th or early 20th century. Verso fully backed with Japan paper. Restored tear extending from the centre of the right edge to the shoulder of Joseph. Further small supplements, closed small tears, wrinkling and rubbed areas. Partial slight browning such as in the lower margin area. Despite the stated defects, attractive overall impression.