Antique Profession Print-MINTER-COIN-St. Clara-1758

Beschreibung

Plate: 'De Munter.' (The Minter or Coin Maker.) From a 1758 edition of 'Iets voor Allen'. Engraving and etching combination on a verge type hand laid paper. Description: This scarse original antique print originates from: 'Spiegel van het Menselyk Bedryf' (Mirror of Human Activities.) or 'Iets voor Allen.' (Something for everyone.). See subject description for exact source. In 1694 the Amsterdam artists Jan and Casper Luyken published their celebrated work 'Spiegel van het Menselyk Bedryf.', a collection of one hundred fine engravings depicting the arts and crafts. Each print is depicting a particular occupation, with the name of the profession, one or two explanatory lines above the plate and followed by a six-line poem below. Artists and Engravers: Jan Luyken (1649-1712) belonged to the best engravers of the period. His son Casper (1672-1708) assisted with the making of the prints. Abraham a Sancta Clara (1644 - 1709) was an Austrian Augustinian Monk. His lay name was Johann Ulrich Megerle. He was friar, preacher, and author of popular books of devotion, known for his great eloquence. Condition: Very good, given age. General age-related toning and occasional light stains from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: C52-30 The overall size is ca. 3.8 x 6.1 inch. The image size is ca. 3 x 3.5 inch. The overall size is ca. 9.6 x 15.6 cm. The image size is ca. 7.7 x 9 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 14228

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