Crispijn van de Passe il Vecchio (c. 1564–1637) - Gesù e l'adultera dalla serie Theatrum Biblicum

The engraving is part of a famous sacred editorial collection from the late 16th century.
This specific print is the plate dedicated to Christ and the adulteress and belongs to the celebrated series titled Theatrum Biblicum (published in full in Amsterdam by the publisher Claes Jansz Visscher, but composed of plates previously engraved by Flemish masters including Crispijn van de Passe).

Condition: Excellent inking, good state of preservation with light traces of foxing and browning. The paper shows a slight and natural patina of time, all as in the photo;
Support: Rag paper;
Shipping: INSURED shipment via the Bartolini/DPD courier. To enjoy the insurance coverage, any damage to the package must be contested and reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, it will not be possible to activate the insured refund procedure.
Provenance: Private collection;


Crispijn van de Passe il Vecchio

Crispijn van de Passe il Vecchio (Arnemuiden, 1564 – Utrecht, 1637) was one of the most important Flemish engraving masters, draftsmen and art publishers of the Dutch Golden Age. A founder of an extraordinary artistic dynasty, he distinguished himself for the exceptional technical precision of his burin and for his prolific entrepreneurial capacity in the publishing of fine prints.

Maarten de Vos

Maarten de Vos (Antwerp, 1532 – Antwerp, 1603) was a monumental figure of late 16th-century Flemish painting and is the ideal originator behind the composition of your print.