220 - Jan de Visscher, after Adriaen van Ostade - The Bungler - 1670

Jan de Visscher, after Adriaen van Ostade - The Bungler - 1670 Description: Jan de Visscher (c. 1636- after 1692), after Adriaen van Ostade (1610-1685) - A Couple of Wool Spinners (De Haspelaar or The Bungler), c. 1670. A fine detailed Dutch peasant interior showing a couple spinning and winding wool, the woman laughing at the man's attempt to spin, accompanied by a child and a sleeping dog, surrounded by an extraordinary wealth of rustic household objects. Etching and engraving by Jan de Visscher after a painting by Adriaen van Ostade, inscribed below “A. v. Ostade Pinxit / J. de Visscher fecit” and published by Jan Cralinge, “Jan Cralinge excudit”. The Dutch verses below praise the virtues of a simple and industrious life above outward splendor and material wealth. A highly accomplished interpretation of Van Ostades peasant imagery, with particularly rich detail and atmospheric handling of the humble domestic interior. A fine impression of the Main Work of Jan Visscher. Second state of three, with the address of Jan Cralinge. Hollstein 14. Formerly in the important collection of Dr. Ture Lundt, Sweden (Lugt 6064), with his handwritten collection mark and the date 1896 on the verso. His collection was dispersed at a series of sales at Sotheby’s and Christie’s from 1971 onwards. Dimensions: 30,00 x 25,00 cm Condition: Brilliant impression on laid paper from the period, trimmed on the plate border, fragment of fools head watermark, verso clean. Overall in excellent condition. Literature: Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700 (14.II/III) Provenance: Thre Lundh (Lugt 6064) Medium: Etching with Engraving Date: 1670