Antonio Tempesta (1555-1630), inc. Matthäus Merian I - 2 tavv. da Le imprese di Alessandro Magno

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Two copperplate engravings by Matthäus Merian I after Antonio Tempesta, from Le imprese di Alessandro Magno, 1620, aquaforte, origin Netherlands, 120 × 166 mm, in good condition.

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Two engravings by Matthäus Merian I, taken from 'The Campaigns of Alexander the Great' by Antonio Tempesta, published in Germany in the 1620s.
Copies trimmed to the plate edge, on laid paper, backed onto modern cardboard, in good condition (see photos).
Each features a German verse inscription above the image and a Latin two-line verse on two columns below, with the series number in the lower right corner.
In plate 4, Alexander's troops prepare for the clash with Darius's Persians; in plate 8, Alexander triumphant is welcomed by a subjugated population.

Two engravings by Matthäus Merian I, taken from 'The Campaigns of Alexander the Great' by Antonio Tempesta, published in Germany in the 1620s.
Copies trimmed to the plate edge, on laid paper, backed onto modern cardboard, in good condition (see photos).
Each features a German verse inscription above the image and a Latin two-line verse on two columns below, with the series number in the lower right corner.
In plate 4, Alexander's troops prepare for the clash with Darius's Persians; in plate 8, Alexander triumphant is welcomed by a subjugated population.

Details

Artist
Antonio Tempesta (1555-1630), inc. Matthäus Merian I
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Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
2 tavv. da Le imprese di Alessandro Magno
Technique
Etching
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
1620
Condition
Good condition
Height
120 mm
Width
166 mm
Depiction/theme
Military
Period
17th century
Sold with frame
No
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