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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION
LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER (1472-1553)
The Penance of Saint John Chrysostom
Details
LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER (1472-1553)
The Penance of Saint John Chrysostom
engraving
1509
on laid paper, watermark Coat of Arms of Saxony (similar to Briquet 1214)
a very good but slightly later impression
printing sharply and silvery, with good clarity, depth and a light plate tone
with small margins
generally in very good condition
Plate 255 x 200 mm.
Sheet 260 x 205 mm.
The Penance of Saint John Chrysostom
engraving
1509
on laid paper, watermark Coat of Arms of Saxony (similar to Briquet 1214)
a very good but slightly later impression
printing sharply and silvery, with good clarity, depth and a light plate tone
with small margins
generally in very good condition
Plate 255 x 200 mm.
Sheet 260 x 205 mm.
Provenance
Dr Wilhelm August Ackermann (1793-1865), Lübeck and Dresden (Lugt 791); his sale, R. Weigel, Leipzig, 29 March 1853, lot 243 ('Seiner Kupferstich in schönem und wohlerhaltenem Druck') (Mk. 20)
Literature
Bartsch, Hollstein 1
Brought to you by
Stefano Franceschi
Specialist