39 - Heinrich Aldegrever - Ornamental Design with the Torso of an Armored Man, 1529

Heinrich Aldegrever - Ornamental Design with the Torso of an Armored Man, 1529 Description: Heinrich Aldegrever (1502–c.1555/61) — Ornamental Design with the Torso of an Armored Man, 1529. An exceptionally finely engraved ornamental composition showing the bust of an armored man, his head turned in profile to the right, emerging from elaborate scrolling leaf ornament set against a densely cross-hatched background. Signed with Aldegrever’s monogram and dated 1529 on a tablet at lower center. Engraving, 81 × 56 mm. An excellent example of the highly refined ornamental engravings of Aldegrever, one of the principal German Kleinmeister of the early sixteenth century. References: New Hollstein (Aldegrever) 232; Bartsch VIII.432.232. Dimensions: 8,10 x 6,60 cm Condition: An excellent brilliant impression on thin laid paper, with the full plate border. Without visible watermark. Verso clean. Overall in excellent condition. Literature: New Hollstein (Aldegrever) 232; Bartsch VIII.432.232. Provenance: Christopher Mendez, important London Art dealer, his label on the passe-partout Medium: Engraving Date: 1529