335 - Hendrick Goltzius drawing (German, 1558 – 1617)

Hendrick Goltzius drawing (German, 1558 – 1617) Hendrick Goltzius (Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter. He has been described as the leading Dutch engraver of the early Baroque period, or Northern Mannerism, lauded for his sophisticated technique, technical mastership and "exuberance" of his compositions. According to A. Hyatt Mayor, Goltzius "was the last professional engraver who drew with the authority of a good painter and the last who invented many pictures for others to copy". In the middle of his life he also began to produce paintings. The penwork, wash and heightening are all in good condition. Minor stains, apparently from previous hinges, at the upper right and lower left. The drawing appears to have been folded in half at some point. The lower left corner is detached. The verso of the sheet is fairly extensively stained, presumably from adhesive from a previous backing, now removed. It also bears inscriptions referring to the name H. Goltzius and the title “La Chariti”, as well as a collector’s stamp with the initials V.E., corresponding to no. L.2525 in Frits Lugt’s catalogue of collectors’ marks., MAYER Vincent. These stains have not penetrated to the recto, which retains a relatively fresh appearance and the yellowed tone of the paper. Size of the drawing 21x14cm. Size of the frame is 39x32cm. Ex-coll. Vicent Mayer.