Jan van der Straet, called “Stradanus” (1523–1605) : La Chasse à la bécasse, circa 1596.
By STRADANUS VAN DER STRAET Jan (1523–1605)
Jan van der Straet, called “Stradanus” (1523–1605)
La Chasse à la bécasse, circa 1596.
Etching on fine laid paper, mounted on cardboard.
Numbered on plate below the image borderline: (center) “28”.
Inscribed on plate within the image borderline: (on the left of) “’Ioannes Strada inven, Phls Gall excud.”
Dimensions :
+ Size of the sheet : 22 x 30,3 cm / 8,7 x 11,9 in.
Condition : In fair condition with some folds, stains, tears in the border margins. The paper is slightly yellowed. Well-inked otherwise, with great detailed lines. Mounted on cardboard. The cardboard is damaged on the back only. Not framed.
Illustration from “Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium. Pugnae Bestiarorum” (“With wild beasts, birds, 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, comprised 43 unnumbered plates all engraved by Galle with a dedication page to Cosimo de Medici. After this edition the series was expanded 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.
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Price : 100,00 € ( 116.00 USD )
