Dutch school (XVI) - La Circoncision du Christ
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Wood engraving by a Dutch School artist (16th century) titled The Circumcision of Christ, circa 1577; 110 x 75 mm, in good condition, depicting a religious Renaissance interior, with signature on the plate and monograms P. B. – A. V. L.
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Van Der Borcht, Pieter, D’après — Van Leest, Antoine, Graveur.
The Circumcision of Christ.
Antwerp, circa 1577.
Original wood engraving 7.5 x 11 cm, printed in black, depicting the Infant Jesus subjected to the rite of circumcision in a Renaissance interior, surrounded by the Virgin, the officiants and several assistants. Composition enclosed within an ornamental frame printed in red. Monograms "P. B. – A. V. L." on the plate, at the bottom left.
Proof likely from a Book of Hours or a liturgical work issued from Plantin presses. The British Library identifies Van der Borcht as Plantin's principal illustrator, while the catalogues of the Plantin Hours specifically note woodblocks drawn by "PB".
Old sheet cut out and then formerly pasted flat onto a gray board; small superficial loss on the reverse, irregular margins, some light stains. A fine impression, still firm and well contrasted. The red decoration also seems to have been printed long ago, but probably independent from the central wood block.
Van Der Borcht, Pieter, D’après — Van Leest, Antoine, Graveur.
The Circumcision of Christ.
Antwerp, circa 1577.
Original wood engraving 7.5 x 11 cm, printed in black, depicting the Infant Jesus subjected to the rite of circumcision in a Renaissance interior, surrounded by the Virgin, the officiants and several assistants. Composition enclosed within an ornamental frame printed in red. Monograms "P. B. – A. V. L." on the plate, at the bottom left.
Proof likely from a Book of Hours or a liturgical work issued from Plantin presses. The British Library identifies Van der Borcht as Plantin's principal illustrator, while the catalogues of the Plantin Hours specifically note woodblocks drawn by "PB".
Old sheet cut out and then formerly pasted flat onto a gray board; small superficial loss on the reverse, irregular margins, some light stains. A fine impression, still firm and well contrasted. The red decoration also seems to have been printed long ago, but probably independent from the central wood block.
Details
Artist
Dutch school (XVI)
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
La Circoncision du Christ
Technique
Woodcut print
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
1577
Condition
Good condition
Height
110 mm
Width
75 mm
Depiction/theme
Religion
Style
Classical
Period
16th century
Sold with frame
No
