5116 - Gheyn II, Jacques de

Gheyn II, Jacques de and Zacharias Dolendo (c. 1561–c. 1604, Leiden). The Passion of Christ. 14 copperplate engravings after Karel van Mander. Each approx. 15.5 x 10.6 cm. Circa 1596/98. Hollstein (Dolendo), nos. 10–22; Filedt Kok/Leesberg (New Hollstein, Gheyn) 37–49, each I (of II); Leesberg (New Hollstein, Van Mander) 57–69, each I (of II). Watermark: banded coat of arms, basilisk with coat of arms featuring a Basel staff, shield with the letters 4-CW. The complete series in the first edition, published by de Gheyn II himself, in mostly excellent, clear prints, predominantly with a fine margin around the plate edge; a few sheets are partially trimmed to this margin; with an empty text margin at the bottom; sheet no. 10 is trimmed up to the number. Minor signs of use, some with slight staining, a few sheets with imperceptible touch-ups along the outer margins, slight handling marks, two sheets with a tiny wormhole in the lower right corner; otherwise in very fine and original condition. - Please request condition reports for the lots, as the condition is only indicated in the catalog in exceptional cases. - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalog.