Cornelis Visscher (1628-1658) - Violinist and hurdy hurdy player by Van Ostade

Description:
Hurdy-Gurdy player, a young violinist and other urchins stand before a doorway. Etching and engraving made by Cornelis Visscher, after Adriaen van Ostade. Signed at right "A.V.Ostade pinxit" and "C.Visscher fecit aqua forti". Collection stamp Duke of Arenberg.

Provenance:
Collection of the princes, later dukes of Arenberg (Lugt.567), oval collection stamp on backside

Dimensions:

37,30 x 31,50 cm
Literature:
Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700 (51.II) --- Smith 1864 / A catalogue of the works of Cornelis Visscher (80)

Medium:
Etching with engraving

Circa:
1640-1660

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 watermarked laid paper trimmed on plate border. Some diagonal flattened folds at left. Remains of two hinges on the left side, there also a small closed tear.