Hieronymus Cock (1517-1570) - Mercury And Argus - 1558
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Hieronymus Cock (1517-1570) created Mercury And Argus, 1558, an etching from the 16th‑century Renaissance period, plate signed, measuring 22.50 × 32.50 cm, in good condition.
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Description:
Landscape with Mercury on a road and holding the head of Argus in his left hand, Argus' body lying on the ground, fields at left, a city along a bay and mountains in the background. in lower left corner: "Mercurius Argum interficit" and "Cock fecit 1558". Etching made by Hieronymus Cock for his series of twelve ' Landscapes with Biblical and Mythological Scenes'. The design is probably by his brother Matthijs.
Dimensions:
22,50 x 32,50 cm
Literature:
Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700 (14) --- Riggs 1977 / Hieronymus Cock, Printmaker and Publisher (43)
Medium:
Etching
Circa:
1558
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:
A good early impression printed with good plate tone on a dense laid from the period with gothic P watermark Trimmed on the borderline with traces visible on all sides except on top where trimmed narrow inside the image borderline. Remains of hinges and some improvements at the corners.
Description:
Landscape with Mercury on a road and holding the head of Argus in his left hand, Argus' body lying on the ground, fields at left, a city along a bay and mountains in the background. in lower left corner: "Mercurius Argum interficit" and "Cock fecit 1558". Etching made by Hieronymus Cock for his series of twelve ' Landscapes with Biblical and Mythological Scenes'. The design is probably by his brother Matthijs.
Dimensions:
22,50 x 32,50 cm
Literature:
Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700 (14) --- Riggs 1977 / Hieronymus Cock, Printmaker and Publisher (43)
Medium:
Etching
Circa:
1558
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:
A good early impression printed with good plate tone on a dense laid from the period with gothic P watermark Trimmed on the borderline with traces visible on all sides except on top where trimmed narrow inside the image borderline. Remains of hinges and some improvements at the corners.
Details
Artist
Hieronymus Cock (1517-1570)
Title of artwork
Mercury And Argus - 1558
Technique
Etching
Signature
Plate signed
Country of Origin
Belgium
Year
1558
Condition
Good condition
Height
225 mm
Width
326 mm
Style
Renaissance
Period
16th century
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