Workshop of Hendrik Goltzius, “Jupiter and the Other Gods Asking Helios to Resume Control of the Chariot”, 1590

Workshop of Hendrik Goltzius (aka Hendrick Goltzius) (1558–1617) and following Goltzius’ design and executed under Goltzius’ direction. Notably, among the distinguished pupils in Goltzius’ workshop were Jacob Matham, Jan Saenredam, Jan Muller, Jacob de Gheyn II, and Pieter de Jode.

“Jupiter and the Other Gods Asking Helios to Resume Control of the Chariot” (TIB title), 1590

Technical Details & Condition:

Engraving on fine laid paper with a small margin around the platemark and backed with a support sheet providing wide margins. It is a rare lifetime impression of plate 5 (numbered on the lower left) from the first state (of two), prior to the addition of the number “25” on the lower right. This print belongs to the series of fifty-two plates (of an originally planned 300), titled “Metamorphoses from Ovid”, first published in Haarlem in 1589 by Hendrik Goltzius and Claes Jansz. Visscher (1587–1652), and later by Hendrik Bosch (fl. 1717–1729) in Amsterdam within “Metamorphoses Book II”. This plate is inscribed in the plate with Latin verses by Franco Estius (fl. 1580s–1594) beneath the borderline.

The impression is strong, crisply detailed with no sign of wear to the printing plate. The sheet shows age-toning with small fractures, tears and abraded areas in the margin, though the image area remains nearly flawless free of holes, folds or significant stains.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 19.4 x 26.7 cm
• Platemark: 18 x 25.8 cm
• Image borderline: 16.6 x 25.3 cm

Plate lettering below the image borderline

• Left: “5”
• Centre (in two columns of two lines): “Ut Phäethonteos compescuit ignibus ignes/ Tela trisulca vibrans Rex[que] Pater[que] Deûm.// Blanda minis miscens Phebum Titana cöegit/ Ut Solis solitum currus iniret iter.” (Translation: “How Phaethon subdued the fires with his fiery spear, the King and Father of the gods, mixing flattering threats, the Titan compelled Phoebus to take the usual course of the Sun's chariot.”)

References:

• TIB 0302.055 (Walter L. Strauss [ed.] The Illustrated Bartsch: Netherlandish Artists: Hendrik Goltzius”, “vol. 3 [Commentary], 1980, New York, Abaris Books, p. 356, cat. no. [0302].055)
• Hollstein 532 (F.W.H. Holstein, “Dutch and Flemish Etchings Engravings and Woodcuts c. 1450–1700: GOLTZIUS–HEEMSKERCK”, vol. 13, 1953, Amsterdam, Menno Hertzberger, p. 138, cat. nos. 508–559)

• The British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1947-0412-3-25
• The Rijksmuseum describes this print: “After Phaeton's death, the sun god wraps himself in mourning and deprives the earth of daylight. The gods, including Jupiter, request him to return to riding across the sky in his chariot. Below the image are two sets of two lines of Latin text. This print is part of a series of 52 prints depicting stories from Ovid's Metamorphoses. This series is divided into three numbered series: two of 20 prints and one of 12 prints. This print belongs to the second series.” (https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200428507)

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Charles Jacque, “La Petite Baigneuse”, 1843

Charles Jacque (also known as Charles Émile Jacque) (1813–1894)
“La Petite Baigneuse” (The Little Bather) (also known as “Jeune Femme au Bain” [Young Woman Bathing]), 1843

Please note that the Metropolitan Museum of Art describes two versions of this etching with different titles and dates of execution. One version is titled “The Young Bather”, 1843, inscribed with the plate number (“38_3”) and the printer’s details (“Imp Delâtre, Paris”)—see https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/830282. The other version is titled “Jeune Femme au Bain”, 1866, which does not have the lettered details—see https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/835077.

The apparent discrepancy may have arisen with Beraldi’s revisions to Guiffrey’s catalogue raisonné (“L’Oeuvre de Ch. Jacque: Catalogue de ses Eaux-Fortes et Pointes Sèches”), where Beraldi mentions this print (without attributing a date) on page 105, cat.no 215. Guiffrey originally titled this work “La Petite Baigneuse” with the date of execution as 1864, though he does not describe an unlettered state. Beraldi expanded on Jacque’s prints created after 1866 and assigned a new title but did not propose a change to the original date.

While the title is of low importance, the true date remains as Guiffrey indicated: 1864.

Technical Details & Condition:

This etching is a proof impression before lettering, created in areas with dot-roulette on fine laid paper with generously wide margins. The impression is strong and nearly flawless. The sheet is in near pristine condition—free from tears, holes, folds, stains, or signs of handling.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 48.2 x 30.5 cm
• Platemark: 17.3 x 8.1 cm
• Image borderline: 16.7 x 7.5 cm

References:

• Guiffrey 215 (J.-J. Guiffrey, 1868, L’Oeuvre de Ch. Jacque: Catalogue de ses Eaux-Fortes et Pointes Sèches, Paris, Lemaire, pp. 104–105, cat.no. 215)
• Beraldi 423 (Henri Beraldi, Les Graveurs du Dix-Neuvième Siècle: GUÉRIN-LACOSTE, 1889, vol. VIII, Paris, Librairie L. Conquet, p. 180, cat.no. 423)

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AU$277 (approximately US$185.17 / €159.10 / £137.88), including worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

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Tsi Tan, “La Récolte de Coton”, c. 1955

Tsi Tan (fl. 1950s—?)

“La Récolte de Coton” (The Cotton Harvest), circa 1955

Technical Details & Condition:

An original woodcut printed in three colours—black, ochre and white—on fine cream wove paper with full margins and the printed title as issued. Published in Beijing (then Peking) in 1956 by Éditions en Langues Étrangères (Foreign Languages Press) (fl.1952–) as plate 25 in a folio of 40 original woodcuts titled “Gravures sur Bois de la Chine Nouvelle” (Woodcuts of New China). Notably, this print was featured in the second National Exhibition of Fine Arts (China) in 1955 and was selected for inclusion in the 1956 folio celebrating the achievements of “la Chine Nouvelle” (the new China).

The print is lettered below the image: “25. La récolte de coton  Tsi Tan”. The impression is strong and flawless, the sheet in near pristine condition—free from tears, holes, folds, abrasions, stains, or signs of handling.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 25 x 34.8 cm

• Image borderline: 14.2 x 28.3 cm

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AU$174 (approximately US$116.28 / €99.88 / £86.63), inclusive of worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you are interested in acquiring this vividly glowing woodblock print depicting rural life in China in the mid-1900s—highlighting the labour-intensive process of packing the dazzlingly white cotton bolls into bags for transportation, typically from October to December—please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I will promptly send a PayPal invoice to facilitate a smooth and secure purchase.

Girard Audran, “Saint Aurelius Augustine, Bishop of Hippo”, c. 1679

Girard Audran (also known as Gérard Audran) (1640–1703)

“Saint Aurelius Augustine, Bishop of Hippo” (also known as “Sancti Aurelii Augustini”), circa 1679

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching on heavy laid paper with small margins, backed with a support sheet. The design is by Jean Baptiste de Champaigne (1631–1681), and the print was published in Paris by François Muguet (c. 1630–1702). It is understood that this print served as an illustration in one of the volumes of “Sancti Aurelii Augustini,... Opera omnia post Lovaniensium theologorum recensionem castigata... opera et studio monachorum Ordinis sancti Benedicti e Congregatione S. Mauri. Editio Parisina altera, emendata et aucta...”, published in 1679. For further reference, see IFF 27 (URL in references), and the first volume of this publication available on Google Books: https://books.google.com.au/books/about/Sancti_Aurelii_Augustini_Opera_omnia_pos.html?id=l0QM-UXESpEC&redir_esc=y.

The impression is strong and well-printed. Despite some minor holes (primarily in the upper and lower margins), and surface marks, the sheet remains in good condition—free from tears, folds, or significant stains.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 41.5 x 26.6 cm

• Platemark: 39.4 x 24.8 cm

• Image borderline: 36.9 x 24 cm

Plate Lettering:

• Within the image borderline inscribed on scroll: “Charitas ex Deo est./ Oremus ergo ut abilo/ detur à quo jubetur.” (Translation: “Charity is from God./ Let us therefore pray that it may be given to the one who is able/ to whom it is commanded.”)

• Along lower edge of the image borderline: (left) “I.B. de Champaigne in.”, (centre) “ex Typog. F. Muguet”, and (right) “G. Audran Sculp.”

• Below the image borderline: (centre) “Hunc legat omnis qui salutem æternam adipisci desiderat, humiliter orans misericordiæ Dominum/ vt eundem spiritum intelligentiæ legens accipiat, quem ille accepit vt Scriberet, et eamdem illuminationis/ gratiam adipiscatur vt discat, quam kille adeptius est vt doceret. S. Fulg. L. 2. de ver. præd. et grat. C. 18.”

Translation of Latin text below the image: “Let everyone who desires to attain eternal salvation read this, humbly praying to the Lord of mercy/ that he may receive the same spirit of intelligence in reading that he received in writing, and may obtain the same grace of illumination in learning that he obtained in teaching.” The reference following this inscription is the recommendation by St. Fulgentius of Ruspe (c. 448–533 AD) for the study of St. Augustine's writings.

References:

• IFF 27 (Roger-Armand Weigert, “Inventaire du Fonds Français Graveurs du XVIIe: ALIX (Jean)–BOUDEAU (Jean)”, 1939, Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Département des Estampes, vol. 1, p. 129, cat.no. 27) (See https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5489424r/f133])

• R-D 24 (Robert-Dumesnil, “Le Peintre-Graveur Français”, 1835–71, vol. 9, cat.no. 24)

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AU$224 (approximately US$150.20 / €128.77 / £111.54), inclusive of worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

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