Theodore Galle (1571-1633) - Anthropomorphic view of a house
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A 1601 engraving by Theodore Galle, Anthropomorphic view of a house, exemplifies refined Renaissance intaglio from the Antwerp print workshop.
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Description:
Anthropomorphic view of a house - Adspectus Incauti Dispendium (The Cost of Careless Looking) - shown is a medieval town with a house in the shape of a head, a skeleton climbing up a ladder through a window. This head-house is more than allusive and symbolic, it is a weird building, never before allowed in architecture, an anomaly in the urban fabric, a singularity of irony and specimen from a dreamland that humbly stands outside of trend-setting modern or Heroic & Ordinary architecture --- Image from Veridicus Christianus (1601) from the first edition of Jan David (ca.1545–1613). Veridicus Christianus, issued in Antwerp by Jan Moretus at the Plantin Press. Theodor Galle (1571-1633) was the creator/engraver perhaps in cooperation with his brother Cornelis Galle (1576-1650)
Dimensions:
16,00 x 8,00 cm
Medium:
Engraving
Circa:
1601
Notes:
All measurements are taken on the plate mark. All lot's are listed with several high resolution images, which is the best way to give a clear and objective idea of the general very good condition. Textual condition description is limited, so please examine the images carefully and ask for more info if needed.
Condition:
Good impression on a sheet of laid paper with full margins. The figures in the background have soft old coloring from the period. Condition is very good with slightly thumbed margins.
Description:
Anthropomorphic view of a house - Adspectus Incauti Dispendium (The Cost of Careless Looking) - shown is a medieval town with a house in the shape of a head, a skeleton climbing up a ladder through a window. This head-house is more than allusive and symbolic, it is a weird building, never before allowed in architecture, an anomaly in the urban fabric, a singularity of irony and specimen from a dreamland that humbly stands outside of trend-setting modern or Heroic & Ordinary architecture --- Image from Veridicus Christianus (1601) from the first edition of Jan David (ca.1545–1613). Veridicus Christianus, issued in Antwerp by Jan Moretus at the Plantin Press. Theodor Galle (1571-1633) was the creator/engraver perhaps in cooperation with his brother Cornelis Galle (1576-1650)
Dimensions:
16,00 x 8,00 cm
Medium:
Engraving
Circa:
1601
Notes:
All measurements are taken on the plate mark. All lot's are listed with several high resolution images, which is the best way to give a clear and objective idea of the general very good condition. Textual condition description is limited, so please examine the images carefully and ask for more info if needed.
Condition:
Good impression on a sheet of laid paper with full margins. The figures in the background have soft old coloring from the period. Condition is very good with slightly thumbed margins.
Details
Artist
Theodore Galle (1571-1633)
Title of artwork
Anthropomorphic view of a house
Technique
Engraving
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
Belgium
Year
1601
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
160 mm
Width
80 mm
Style
Renaissance
Period
16th century
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