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FREDERICO BAROCCI ca.1535-1612
The Annunciation
Etching, engraving, drypoint, 436 x 310 mm., ca.1584-88
Bartsch XVII.2.1; Meyer 1, II/II; Pillsbury & Richards 75
Only one impression of the first state is known
A fine, early impression
On laid paper trimmed to the borderline
Watermark: fleur-de-lys in a circle, similar to Briquet 7127 of 1584
This print reproduces the altarpiece Barocci painted for the Duke of Urbino, Francesco Maria II della Rovere, for his chapel in the Basilica at Loreto (1582-1584). The altarpiece was replaced with a mosaic copy in the 18th century and the painting now hangs in the Vatican Pinacoteca. the view from the window is of Urbino, with the ducal palace and the church of San Francesco.
Although Barocci etched only four prints, his contribution and skill in the medium of etching is noteworthy. His development of staged biting and use of stop-out varnish created a broader range of tones then previously known. Lines, dots, cross-hatching and parallel lines create the soft atmospheric light Barocci achieved in his paintings. The Annunciation is considered Barocci's most masterful print, employing all of his printmaking skills.
STEFANO DELLA BELLA 1610-1664
Two Women wearing Houpettes, in profile to the right
Pen and brown ink drawings over black chalk, 103 x 82 mm., ca.1647
Inscribed upper right "Ansvera" (Antwerp)
Provenance: Thomas Tomkins (1743-1816)
- Auction at Mr. Hickman's Gallery, February 25-28, 2828, lot 289
- Holroyd
- Robert Holford
- Sir George Holford (died 1928)
- Sotheby's, London, May 22, 1928
- Christie's, London, March 18, 1975, lot 48, ill. no.25
JACQUES BELLANGE ca.1575-1616
The Virgin and Child with Distaff and an Angel
Etching and engraving, 255 x 190 mm.
Robert-Dumesnil 3, I/II; Walch 9, II/III; Griffiths and Hartley 8a
Before the address of Le Blond was added and areas of foul-biting were re-touched
Only two impressions of the first state are known
A fine impression on laid paper with a partial, unidentified watermark
JACQUES BELLANGE ca.1575-1616
Gardener with a Basket on her Arm
From the series of four gardeners, Hortulanae
Etching and engraving, 272 x 158 mm., ca.1611
Robert-Dumesnil 42; Walch 12, I/II; Griffiths and Hartley 33
Before the address of Le Blond was added
A fine impression on laid paper
after PIETER BRUEGHEL THE ELDER ca.1525-1569
engraving attributed to PHILIPS GALLE 1537-1612
Caritas (Charity)
from the series The Seven Virtues, published by Hieronymus Cock
Engraving, 225 x 293 mm., 1559
Bastelaer 134; Lebeer 33; Orenstein 67, only state
On laid paper with a high crown watermark
A very fine, black, early impression with the guiding lines for the text visible
after PIETER BRUEGHEL THE ELDER ca.1525-1569
engraving attributed to PHILIPS GALLE 1537-1612
Fides (Faith)
from the series The Seven Virtues, published by Hieronymus Cock
Engraving, 225 x 293 mm., ca. 1559
Bastelaer 132; Lebeer 31, I/II; Orenstein 65, only state
On laid paper with a high crown watermark
A very fine, black, early impression with the guiding lines for the text visible