Pieter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), Lucas Vorsterman (1595-1675)

Pieter Paul Rubens, Lucas Vorsterman, Saint Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata from Christ on the cross; friar in the foreground, 1618 / Description: Engraving after a painting of Pieter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), made by Lucas Vorsterman (1595-1675), Saint Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata from Christ on the cross; friar in the foreground, made in Antwerp ca 1620. Published by Lucas Vorsterman in Antwerp ca 1620. With the dedication of Peter Paul Rubens to Roger and Louis Clarisse. Very large engraving, in superb dark impression of the second state, Hollstein Dutch 71 2(4). Printed on a widemargined laid paper, 28mm - 31mm. With a watermark. In excellent condition, very rare. / Dimensions: 52,5 cm x 35,3 cm Very large engraving, in a superb dark impression of the second state. Printed on a widemargined laid paper, 28mm - 31mm. With a watermark. In excellent condition, very rare. / Literature: Hollstein 123 (copy) engraving