312 - Crispijn de Passe - Return of the prodigal son - c. 1615-1617

Crispijn de Passe - Return of the prodigal son - c. 1615-1617 Description: This engraving of a young man driven out of a brothel, invented by Crispijn van de Passe is used in a song book: p.185 of Nieuwen Jeucht Spieghel 1617, published by Jan Jansz in Arnhem. The song book, that warns young people not to be led by their desires, conains 49 engravings and numerous songs and sonnets, written by Zacharias Heyns of which parts are readable on the back in the Old Dutch language, p.186; "Tousiour l'intemperance,, Regret & perte advance" Dimensions: 9,80 x 12,60 cm Condition: Perfect, clear condition, rich dark print with guidelines for the text still visible, some light traces of pencil, trimmed on the plate mark with 1 mm marge around the picture frame. Literature: Ilja Veldman, Crispijn de Passe and his Progeny (1564-1670), Rotterdam 2001, p. 162, fig. 99. Medium: Engraving Date: c. 1615-1617