Landscape with temple, pyramid and obelisk
| Reference: | S6742 |
| Author | Adriaen COLLAERT |
| Year: | 1587 ca. |
| Measures: | 245 x 180 mm |
€300.00
| Reference: | S6742 |
| Author | Adriaen COLLAERT |
| Year: | 1587 ca. |
| Measures: | 245 x 180 mm |
€300.00
Description
Engraving, circa 1587, the artist's signature is missing.
After a drawing by Henry van Cliven.
From the series “Regionum, rurium fondorumque, varii ameni prospectus” edited by Philippe Galle in 1587 in Antwerp. Numbered on plate at lower right "10".
Magnificent proof, with very good contrast and sharp details, printed on contemporary laid paper with "gothic P" watermark, margins extending approximately 1 centimetre beyond the platemark, light foxing in the lower part, otherwise in perfect conditions.
Literature
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Hollstein 544.
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Adriaen COLLAERT (Anversa, 1560 circa; Antwerp, 29 Giugno 1618)
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Flemish draughtsman, engraver, print publisher and dealer. He was probably trained by the engraver and publisher Philip Galle, whose daughter Justa (d 1616) he married in 1586, and with whom he collaborated. In 1580 Adriaen was admitted to the Antwerp Guild of St Luke as a master’s son; in 1596 and 1597 he was respectively assistant dean and dean. Collaert produced a notable and extensive oeuvre of c. 600 engravings, including various series after his own drawings of birds, fish and animals. Also after his own designs are the series of engravings of the Four Elements and Flowers. All these rather uneven compositions are characterized by the faithful representation of nature. Collaert’s own compositions often include decorative borders consisting of flowers, animals and grotesques. This suggests he was important as a designer of ornament. However, by far the majority of his work comprises engravings after other Netherlandish artists, including Hans Bol, Josse de Momper, Marten de Vos, Crispin van den Broeck, Hendrick Goltzius and Pieter de Jode. These include the Landscapes with Religious Scenes after Bol , the Four Continents after de Vos and John the Baptist in the Wilderness after Goltzius. Adriaen Collaert’s sober, refined and supple burin style resembles that of his father-in-law.
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Literature
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Hollstein 544.
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Adriaen COLLAERT (Anversa, 1560 circa; Antwerp, 29 Giugno 1618)
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Flemish draughtsman, engraver, print publisher and dealer. He was probably trained by the engraver and publisher Philip Galle, whose daughter Justa (d 1616) he married in 1586, and with whom he collaborated. In 1580 Adriaen was admitted to the Antwerp Guild of St Luke as a master’s son; in 1596 and 1597 he was respectively assistant dean and dean. Collaert produced a notable and extensive oeuvre of c. 600 engravings, including various series after his own drawings of birds, fish and animals. Also after his own designs are the series of engravings of the Four Elements and Flowers. All these rather uneven compositions are characterized by the faithful representation of nature. Collaert’s own compositions often include decorative borders consisting of flowers, animals and grotesques. This suggests he was important as a designer of ornament. However, by far the majority of his work comprises engravings after other Netherlandish artists, including Hans Bol, Josse de Momper, Marten de Vos, Crispin van den Broeck, Hendrick Goltzius and Pieter de Jode. These include the Landscapes with Religious Scenes after Bol , the Four Continents after de Vos and John the Baptist in the Wilderness after Goltzius. Adriaen Collaert’s sober, refined and supple burin style resembles that of his father-in-law.
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