Author: Unknown Dutch artist (18th century) Title: Print study for the frontispiece of a book
Description: An empty oval portrait cartouche surrounded by several allegorical figures: Fame (with a trumpet), Victory (with a laurel wreath), Abundance (with the Cornucopia), Wisdom (Minerva), Time (Saturn) and History (Clio). In the foreground several attributes: large medallions or coins, an hourglass, books and a pair of compasses. l Pen in black ink and wash in black and grey on laid paper, 325 x 221 mm. Within ruled brown ink border. Verso used as a practice sheet, with hatching in pen and black ink, small studies of heads and texts (such as: 'vive le roi'). Traces of folding in the
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Price: EUR 529.00 = appr. US$ 574.94 Seller: Antiquariaat Goltzius
- Book number: 60272
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