Author: Sadeler I, Jan (1550-1600); after Maarten de Vos (1532-1603) Title: Seth and Enosh (Seth Generavit Enos) from the Story of the Family of Seth. Original Engraving
Description: Antwerp: circa 1586. Engraving on laid paper. 20.3 x 26.9 cm. Lightly mounted.. Plate 3: Seth and Enosh. the aged and bearded Seth, up a ladder, cuts a branch with an axe; the young Enosh drags a branch towards a wheelbarrow with logs; beyond is a well tended farm landscape with a river valley; by a small wooden bridge a woman collects water from the river; across the width of the river are fish traps; after Maarten de Vos. 1586...References: British Museum 1959,0221.11.3; Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700 (43)..."Joann: sadeler auctor at sculptor excu: [] Genes: capit 4" and at right "Martin de vos figuravit". In the margin two columns, each two lines "Seth generavit Enos .. laude". Numbered top centre "III.
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Price: US$ 600.00 Seller: Wittenborn Art Books
- Book number: 51-4676
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