Author: Jan Muller (1571-1628) after Hans von Aachen (1552-1616)
Title: [Antique print, engraving] Portrait of Batholomeus Spranger, J. Muller, published 1597, 1 p.
Description: Bust portrait of Bartholomeus Spranger in oval frame, flanked by two putti with trumpets, a shield, spear and a helmet.the frame: 'BARTHOLOMAEUS SPRANGER, S. CAES. M. PICTOR CELEBERRIMUS. Inscribed on the bottom, on cartouche: 'NATURAE OMNIPARENTI / PRAESTANTISSIMI EIUS AEMULI IMAGINEM... / 1597.'Inscribed on the bottom: 'In perpetuam amici memoriam Joan Mullerus grato lubentique animo aeri incidebat / F.de Wit excudit'. Engraving on paper with margins; plate mark: 259 x 186 mm, total: 334 x 242 mm; state VII/7; in very good state, original crease within the plate from printing process; New Hollstein 21, Bartsch 21, Muller 5111

Keywords: Artist portraits|Onderwerpen