5554 - Matham, Jacob—attributed

Matham, Jacob—attributed Attributed. Adoration of the Shepherds. Copperplate engraving after Karel van Mander. 26.1 x 37.9 cm. 1588. Hollstein (after Mander) 151, Leesberg (New Hollstein, Mander) 45 II, Widerkehr (New Hollstein, Matham) 297 II. Mark: grapes. This sheet is impressive for its rich iconography, its dynamic composition featuring numerous figures, and above all for its delicate, nuanced engraving technique; here in an excellent, strong print, mostly cut just within the plate edge, which is partially visible. Vertical center fold, cracked at the bottom and backed; a short, backed tear in the upper right margin and another short tear in the same spot; additional marginal glazing and handling marks; minimally stained; otherwise good. Accompanied by the same artist’s work after Hendrick Goltzius, “The Holy Family Under a Canopy with the Boy John and St. Elizabeth” (NH 76), as well as the copperplate engraving from the Goltzius workshop, “John the Baptist in the Desert” (NH 468). - Please request condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalog. - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalog.