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PRINTS FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF THE LATE CHRISTOPHER MENDEZ
JACQUES BELLANGE (1575-1616)
The Annunciation
Details
JACQUES BELLANGE (1575-1616)
The Annunciation
etching and engraving
circa 1613-16
on laid paper, watermark indistinct, probably Posthorn in a Shield (see Hartley-Griffiths 20)
a fine impression of this very rare print
second, final state
printing with great contrasts and depth, and great clarity in the subtle shading
trimmed to or just outside the borderline
the lower left corner made up, with other repaired losses, tears and folds
Sheet 338 x 317 mm.
The Annunciation
etching and engraving
circa 1613-16
on laid paper, watermark indistinct, probably Posthorn in a Shield (see Hartley-Griffiths 20)
a fine impression of this very rare print
second, final state
printing with great contrasts and depth, and great clarity in the subtle shading
trimmed to or just outside the borderline
the lower left corner made up, with other repaired losses, tears and folds
Sheet 338 x 317 mm.
Provenance
Inscribed 718 in pen and brown ink verso, probably 18th century (not found in Lugt).
Christopher Mendez (1943-2025), London; then by descent to present owners.
Christopher Mendez (1943-2025), London; then by descent to present owners.
Literature
Robert-Dumesnil 1; Walch 24; Griffiths & Hartley 9
Brought to you by
Stefano Franceschi
Specialist