Jan Luiken - [EMBEMATA JAN LUYKEN / EX-LIBRIS Wilco C. Poortman] De onwaardige wereld, vertoond in vyftig - 1749

Jan Luiken - The unworthy world, shown in fifty emblematic images, with godly maxims and edifying verses, by Jan Luiken. - Amsterdam, Antoni and Adrianus Schoonenburg, 1749 - (6) + 208 pp. + (10) - original blind-stamped parchment (rule lines, floral motifs, medallions) - 17 x 11 cm

Condition: fine / excellent - very neat original binding with very solid joints; very neat, compact and sturdy block (as new!); very neat, clean and fresh pages (only minor typical spots, otherwise very neat, very fresh and very white paper!). Complete.

Equipped with 50 (!) beautifully detailed and impressive copper engravings. Very dark and sharp prints, very detailed. True little works of art by master engraver Luyken!

Complete with all 50 lovely plates.
Beautiful blind-stamped parchment!

[EN] With ex-libris of the famous connoisseur of biblical printing: Wilco C. Poortman

A must-have for collectors of emblem books.
And in this splendid parchment binding, in fine condition and with this ex-libris a true collectors-item!

Wilco C. Poortman is a prominent Dutch author, bibliographer and collector who is known as the authority on Dutch engraved Bibles and historical Bible illustrations. His bibliographic standard works are indispensable for museums, antiquaries and collectors of religious heritage.

Jan Luyken (Johannes Luiken), (164 -1712), was a poet, painter and etcher from the 17th century. He was born the son of the schoolteacher Caspar Luyken and Hester Coores.

When he was 26 years old, he had a religious experience which led him to live a more devout life and he became Mennonite. This was reflected in his poetic work, which became much more edifying. From 1677 he devoted himself to etching and engravings.