288 - Stradanus, Hendrick Goltzius – Giovanni de’ Medici before King Francis I – 1583

Stradanus, Hendrick Goltzius – Giovanni de’ Medici before King Francis I – 1583 Description: Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus (1523–1605), Hendrick Goltzius (1558–1617) – Giovanni de’ Medici before King Francis I – 1583. Engraving published by Philips Galle, plate 6 from Mediceae Familiae Rerum Feliciter Gestarum Victoriae et Triumphi. Giovanni de’ Medici approaches the seated French king in a crowded military camp. The Latin inscription recounts how, in the king’s service, he captured and destroyed a fortified Spanish position and was rewarded by Francis I. Signed in the image “Johannes Strada invent.”; numbered 6 in the lower margin. Reference: New Hollstein (Goltzius) 350, first of two states Dimensions: 21,80 x 29,50 cm Condition: Very good impression on laid paper from the period, with the full plate border, with good margins. Watermarked with a Gothic P. With collection stamp on the backside, moderate age toning and some small spots in text line. Overall in good condition. Literature: New Hollstein (Goltzius) 350, first of two states; compare Rijksmuseum, inv. BI-1904-76-6. Provenance: Collection stamp of Winfield Robbins (Arlington,Massachusetts 1841 - 1910) (Lugt.6310) Medium: Engraving Date: 1583