Richard van Orley II, “Wedding of Amaryllis and Mirtillo”, c. 1700

Richard van Orley II (1663–1732)

“Wedding of Amaryllis and Mirtillo” (or “Huwelijk van Amaryllis en Mirtillo”), c. 1700 (c. 1695–1705)

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching with engraving on fine laid paper, trimmed with a thread margin around the image borderline on the top and sides, but retaining the writing edge. The sheet has been professionally supported on washi paper, providing wide margins. It is the second plate in a series of 12 prints titled Il Pastor Fido, illustrating scenes from Giovanni Battista Guarini’s play Il Pastor Fido (c. 1584). 

This particular print depicts the ninth scene of the fifth act, where the priest Montanus blesses the marriage of Amaryllis and Mirtillo in front of a circular temple dedicated to Diana. The impression is strong, crisp, and well-printed, showing no signs of wear to the printing plate—evidence that it is a lifetime impression, with guide lines for the lettering still visible. The sheet is in excellent condition, free of tears, holes, folds, abrasions, or significant stains. 

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 25.7 x 19.1 cm
• Image Borderline: 24.7 x 19 cm

In-Plate Numbering:

• Lower left: “R.V. Orleÿ fecit.”

References:

• Jacobs G15 (Alain Jacobs, Richard van Orley [Brussels 1663–Brussels 1732]), 2003, Brussels, Royal Library of Belgium, pp. 96–103, cat. nos. 66–78 [G4–G15])
• Hollstein Dutch 48–59 (FWH Hollstein, Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts ca. 1450-1700, Amsterdam, Menno Hertzberger, p. 192, cat. nos. 48–59)
• Rijksmuseum: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200239334

Price & Shipping:

AU$302 (approximately US$216.01 / €184.47 / £160.09), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you’re interested in acquiring this lively scene, which captures the transition from late 17th-century Baroque to 18th-century Classicism—note the dynamic chain-like rhythms connecting the figures, the dramatic lighting (highlighting that the scene is staged), and the classical setting—please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I will be happy to provide a PayPal invoice for a smooth and secure transaction.

Frederik Bloemaert, “Young Farmer with Basket”, c.1650, after Abraham Bloemaert

Frederik Bloemaert (1610–1669)

“Young Farmer with Basket” (“Jonge boer met mand”), c.1650 (1635–1669)

Technical Details & Condition:

Engraving on fine laid paper featuring a Foolscap watermark. The sheet has been trimmed with a narrow margin around the image borderline and professionally supported on tissue-thin archival (Kozo) washi paper. 

This print is based on a drawing by the artist’s father, Abraham Bloemaert (1564–1651). It is plate 21 from the series of 30 engravings (“The Little Figures” / “De Kleine Figuren”), catalogued as Roethlisberger 322–350. 

The impression is strong, crisp, and well-printed, showing no signs of wear to the printing plate. The sheet is in excellent condition, free of tears, holes, folds, abrasions, or significant stains.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 12.5 x 8 cm
• Image Borderline: 12.2 x 7.7 cm

In-Plate Numbering:

• Lower right: “21”

References:

• Roethlisberger 341 (Marcel G. Roethlisberger, “Abraham Bloemaert and His Sons: Paintings and Prints”, vol. 1, 1993, Davaco, Doornspuk, p. 241, cat. no. 341)
• Hollstein Dutch 157 (FWH Hollstein, “Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts ca. 1450-1700: Berckheyde–Bodding”, vol. 2, 1950, Amsterdam, Menno Hertzberger, p. 87, cat. nos. 156–185)
• Rijksmuseum: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200160138

Price & Shipping:

AU$239 (approximately US$171.25 / €145.74 / £126.74), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you’re interested in acquiring this remarkably fine engraving of a curly-haired young farmer holding a basket and a staff—note how the artist insightfully used just enough shadow to “anchor” him, while avoiding a longer cast shadow that might distract from the focus on the young man—please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I will be happy to provide a PayPal invoice for a smooth and secure transaction.

Théophile Chauvel, “Tronc d'Arbre” (2nd copy), 1877, after Narcisse Diaz de la Peña

Théophile Chauvel (also known as Théophile-Narcisse Chauvel) (1831–1909)

“Tronc d'Arbre” (Tree Trunk), 1877—this is the second copy of this etching that I have listed (the previous copy has been sold)

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching on laid paper with with wide margins as issued. This work is based on a painting by Narcisse Diaz de la Peña (also known as Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Peña) (1807–1876). It was printed in Paris by François Liénard (fl. c. 1860s–1880s) and published in the French art periodical L'Art. The impression is from the final published state (state vi).

This is a richly inked, well-printed (near faultless) impression with generous margins. Aside from a thin spot in the margin at the lower right—an imperfection in the paper—the sheet is in near pristine condition, free of tears, holes, folds, abrasions, stains, or signs of handling.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 42.3 x 29.5 cm
• Platemark: 28.7 x 22 cm
• Image borderline: 25.9 x 18.8 cm

In-Plate Lettering (below the image borderline):

• Left: “N. Dias, pinx. / L'Art.”
• Centre: “TRONC D'ARBRE.”
• Right: “Th. Chauvel sc. / F^çois Liénard,Imp,Paris.”

References

• IFF 54 (Jean Adhémar, Inventaire du Fonds Français après 1800: CABANE–CICÉRI, vol. 4, 1949, Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Département des Estampes, p. 423, cat. no. 54). See: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5510949t/f445.item
• Delteil 54 (p. 50)
• British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1878-0511-283

Price & Shipping:

AU$238 (approximately US$170.40 / €144.70 / £126.02), including worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties and taxes (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you’re interested in acquiring this superb and densely worked etching—particularly notable for the subtle variations of tone used to capture the pocket of filtered light falling softly on the central tree, which seems to glow in the forest darkness—please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I am happy to provide a secure PayPal invoice for a smooth and safe transaction.

Nicolas Chaperon, “God Appears to Moses in a Pillar of Smoke”, 1649

Nicolas Chaperon (aka Nicolas Chapron) (1612–1654/5)

“God Appears to Moses in a Pillar of Smoke”, 1649

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching on laid paper with a small margin around the platemark, professionally supported on tissue-thin archival (Kozo) washi paper. This print is plate 35 from the series of 54 plates (including title and dedication plates) titled “Raphael Bible” (also known as “Sacrae Historiae Acta a Raphael Urbin in Vaticanis xystis ad picturae miraculum expressa”), after Raphael’s (Raffaello Sanzio; Raffaello Santi) (1483–1520) frescoes in the Logge di Raffaello of the Vatican. It was published in Paris by Pierre Mariette I (c. 1603–1657) from the first Parisian edition. This impression is from state iii (of iv), prior to the addition of the royal privilege note, “cum privilegio regis,” of the second edition.

The impression is richly inked, crisp, and well-printed. There is a stain on the lower edge at the centre; otherwise, the sheet is in good condition with no tears, holes, or folds.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 26.1 x 28.9 cm
• Platemark: 24.8 x 26.5 cm
• Image borderline: 23.4 x 26.1 cm

In-Plate Lettering (below the image borderline):

 • Left: “R.V.I.”

(Raphaelis. Urbinatis. Inventor.)
• Centre: “Descendebat nubis Columua [sic], et loquebatur Dns [Dominus]. cum Moyse, stabantq. / uniuersi, et adorabant perfores tabernaculor suorum. Exod. XXXIII.”

(A cloud-like pillar descended, and God spoke with Moses, and all stood and worshipped at the entrances of their tents. Exodus XXXIII.)
• Right: “N. C. F. / Typis P. Mariette Via Jacobea Sub insigne spei. 35”

(Nicolas Chaperon Fecit [made it] / printed by Pierre Mariette at Via Jacobea [Rue Saint-Jacques] at the shop, “The Sign of Hope” [L'Espérance], plate 35)

References

• IFF 35 (IFF 35 (Roger-Armand Weigert, Inventaire du Fonds Français Graveurs du XVIIe Sièle, vol. 2, 1951, Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Département des Estampes, p. 270, cat. no. 35). See: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5488514d/f282    
• Robert-Dumesnil 37-3(4) (Robert-Dumesnil, Le Peintre-Graveur Français, 1842, Paris, vol. 6, p. 226, cat. no. 37). See: https://archive.org/details/bnf-bpt6k65576943/page/n245/mode/2up)
• Rijksmuseum: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200170532

Price & Shipping:

 AU$298 (approximately US$213.06 / €181.25 / £157.91), including worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties and taxes (if any) are the buyer’s  to provide a secure PayPal invoice for a smooth and safe transaction.

This print has been sold