Antique Print-REWARD OF VIRTUE-MYTHOLOGY-EMBLEM-PEARL-FAUN-MERMAN-Kusell-1681

Beschreibung

Original antique print, titled: 'Virtutes Praemium'. It shows: an emblematic print ('The Reward of Virtue') showing a group of (part) mythological figures, including satyr and merman. They are grouped around a coat of arms above which is suspended and angel blowing a trumpet. Etching/engraving on a verge type handlaid paper. Description: Separately published master print, dated 1681 below the image. Our definition of a Master Print is a seperately published print or series of prints, not being an illustrative print to a text. These can both be prints made by old masters (artists) or prints mArtists and Engravers: This print by Melchior Kusell. Kusel (Augsburg 1626-1684) was a German engraver. He made a series of the Passion of Christ after Baur and a series illustrating Ovid. He was probably the brother of engraver Mathaus Kusel. Condition: Good, given age. Margins cropped close to the image edge. A dampstain in the left edge of the image, and a small stain in the upper right quarter. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully, as it accurately reflects the condition of the print. Storage location: C257-17 The overall size is ca. 4.5 x 4.3 inch. The image size is ca. 4.5 x 4.3 inch. The overall size is ca. 11.5 x 11 cm. The image size is ca. 11.5 x 11 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 40976

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