Jan van der Straet, known as "Stradanus" (1523-1605) - Lot 178

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Jan van der Straet, known as "Stradanus" (1523-1605) - Lot 178
Jan van der Straet, known as "Stradanus" (1523-1605) The Ostrich Hunt, circa 1595. Engraving on fine paper. Numbered in the plate below the edge of the image: (left) "62". Inscription in the plate within the image frame: Bottom left: "Iohannes. Stradanus inventor". Stradanus inventor.' Dimensions: + Sheet size: 21.7 x 27.6 cm / 8.5 x 10.8 in. Illustration from "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium. Pugnae Bestiarorum" ("With wild beasts, birds, fish"), the famous series of hunting engravings by Jean Stradanus, printed in Antwerp in 1585. The first edition, printed in Antwerp around 1585, before the printing of the title address "Antverpiae, apud Joannem Gallacum" published by Galle, included 43 unnumbered plates, all engraved by Galle, with a dedication page to Cosimo de Medici. After this edition, the series was extended to 104 plates engraved by A. Collaert, J. Collaert, C. Galle I and C. de Mallery. Condition: In fair condition with some creasing, staining and tears in the margins. The paper is trimmed and slightly yellowed. On the other hand, it is well inked, with very detailed lines. Unframed. Published by Phil's. Galle, Antwerp. Phil's. Galle, Antwerp.
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