Lot n° 150
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Jan van der Straet, known as "Stradanus" (1523-1605) - Lot 150
Jan van der Straet, known as "Stradanus" (1523-1605)
The Woodcock Hunt, circa 1596.
Etching on fine laid paper, mounted on card.
Numbered on the plate below the edge of the image: (center) "28".
Inscribed on the plate inside the image border: (left) "Ioannes Strada inven, Phls Gall excud."
Dimensions:
+ Sheet size: 22 x 30.3 cm.
Condition : In average condition with a few creases, stains and tears in the border margins. The paper is slightly yellowed. On the other hand, it is well inked, with very detailed lines. Mounted on cardboard. The cardboard is damaged on the back only. Unframed
Illustration from "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium. Pugnae Bestiarorum" ("With wild beasts, birds and fish"), the famous series of hunting engravings by Jean Stradanus.
The first edition, printed in Antwerp around 1585, prior to the printing of the address title "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.
Engraved by Carel Van Mallery (1576-1650).
Published by Phil's. Galle, Antwerp. Phil's. Galle, Antwerp.
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