Marten De Vos (1532-1603) - Allegory of the Church
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Marten de Vos — Allegory of the Church — a 16th‑century Dutch engraving in good condition, 22 cm high by 32 cm wide.
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Description from the seller
"Sponsa et Sponsus" presents a sixteenth-century allegorical study capturing a seated female figure representing the bride receiving a branch from Christ beneath a fruit-bearing tree. The broad composition integrates various historical and biblical figures including Moses holding the tablets of the law and a classical soldier standing amongst a crowd of onlookers.
Marten de Vos was a highly influential Flemish painter and draughtsman of the late Renaissance period renowned for his prolific designs for prints and grand altarpieces.
Artist or Maker: Marten de Vos.
Dimensions: Approximately 22 cm x 32 cm (image size excluding frame).
Medium: Engraving.
Date: 16th Century.
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All items are professionally packed and shipped from France by Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) on behalf of Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ, Estonia.
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We handle every shipment with the utmost care, ensuring that our antique prints, maps and rare books arrive safely and in the condition described.
Seller's Story
Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
"Sponsa et Sponsus" presents a sixteenth-century allegorical study capturing a seated female figure representing the bride receiving a branch from Christ beneath a fruit-bearing tree. The broad composition integrates various historical and biblical figures including Moses holding the tablets of the law and a classical soldier standing amongst a crowd of onlookers.
Marten de Vos was a highly influential Flemish painter and draughtsman of the late Renaissance period renowned for his prolific designs for prints and grand altarpieces.
Artist or Maker: Marten de Vos.
Dimensions: Approximately 22 cm x 32 cm (image size excluding frame).
Medium: Engraving.
Date: 16th Century.
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Shipping & Combined Purchases
We are happy to combine multiple purchases into one shipment, helping you save on shipping costs. Please contact us before making payment so that we can calculate and adjust the shipping cost accordingly.
All items are professionally packed and shipped from France by Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) on behalf of Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ, Estonia.
Every shipment is fully insured and sent exclusively via UPS or FedEx, with tracking provided after dispatch.
We handle every shipment with the utmost care, ensuring that our antique prints, maps and rare books arrive safely and in the condition described.
Seller's Story
Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
Details
Artist
Marten De Vos (1532-1603)
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Allegory of the Church
Technique
Engraving
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition
Height
22 cm
Width
32 cm
Depiction/theme
Religion
Style
Realism
Period
16th century
Sold with frame
No
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