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Galle, Philippe ; Van Heemskerck, Maarten

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GALLE, Philippe. After Van Heemskerck, Maarten The story of Amnon and Thamar. Haarlem Hieronymus Cock 1559 Set of 6 engravings, +/- 20,5 x 24,5 cm, trimmed to the platemark; with engr. names, date and Latin captions. Stuck by upper corners. Good condition. Complete suite in 1st impression. Dramatic story inspired by Samuel 13: Amnon's incestuous love for his half sister Thamar, the rape of Thamar and the murder of Amnon by their brother Absalom. Ref. Hollstein, Galle, VII, p. 75, 85-91. - New Hollstein, Galle, I, 22-27. - New Hollstein, Van Heemskerck I, 110-115.