Carel van Mallery (1571-1635) Lot n° 62

Carel van Mallery (1571-1635) - The Story of the Miller, his Son and the Ass / Description: This is one of a series of six plates by Mallery (Hollstein 125-128), after Ambrosius Francken (Hollstein 6-11) depicting Aesop's fable of the miller, his son and the ass. Plate 4: A road with an old man (the miller) and his son both standing next to a donkey, a group of three women with a child at left, blaming them for not riding the donkey; depicting one of Aesop's fables; within ornamental frame; after Ambrosius Francken (1544-1618). Early edition with the publishers address of Philips Galle (1537-1612) / Dimensions: 19,30 x 24,60 cm Good early impression on watermarked laid paper (Interlaced C with a crown above). Good condition. Number 167 in brown ink in the right margin. / Literature: The Illustrated Bartsch 73 Bartsch 73 Raphael Invenit 1985 : Bernini Pezzini, G. et al., 1985. Raphael Invenit. Stampe di Raffaello nelle Collezioni dell'Istituto Nazionale per la Grafica, Rome p.238, no.A X.10 (entry by Stefania Massari) New Hollstein Dutch 222, Hollstein 680 Engraving