Pieter Van der Borcht (1530-1608). , Jan Wierix... Lot n° 37

Pieter vander Borcht, Joannes Wierix, Assumption of the Virgin Mary. / Description: Assumption of the Virgin Mary in an ornamental frame. surrounded with music playing angels, lute and harp, . Engraving after Pieter van der Borcht (1530-1608) made by Jan Wierix (1549-1620) for "Humanae salutis monumenta" a rare emblem book published ca 1571,in Antwerp. References: Hollstein Dutch 56-1(3) First state. Here with the ornamental border engraving with flowers. No references found of this combination. Very rare. This was first a book illustration , which later is printed separately. In excellent condition. Printed on thin laid paper with 1 mm margins. Very good dark strong early impressions. One of the best that exists. Text in Latin printed on the back. / Dimensions: 16,7 cm x 10,6 cm / Condition: In excellent condition. Printed on thin laid paper with 1 mm margins. Very good dark strong early impressions. One of the best that exists. Text in Latin printed on the back. / Literature: Hollstein Dutch 56-1(3) First state / Medium: engraving with ornamental engraving /Circa: 1571