Giuseppe  Salviati  (= Giuseppe  Porta)

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana c. 1520 – Venice c. 1575

The Burial of Christ. Mourned by three angels. Steel engraving by Johann Leonhard Raab (Schwaningen near Ansbach 1825 – Munich 1899). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.9 x 12.9 cm.
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Paolo  Caliari,  called  Veronese

Verona 1528 – Venice 1588

Christ on the way to Golgatha. Collapsed under the weight of the cross Christ is pulled forward by one of the hangmen while one of his followers helpfully lifts it. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 13.9 x 20.1 cm. –  Figurine-rich  scene.
Offer no. 8,846 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

– The same. Steel engraving by A. Simon (Austria 19^th century). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 15.2 x 20.5 cm.
Offer no. 8,845 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

The Finding of Moses. Presented to pharaoh’s daughter by a female servant. In front right guard with another servant at the basket, a further guard leaning against a tree. In the background palace. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 15.7 x 19.7 cm. – Figure-rich plate.
Offer no. 14,251 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

The Wedding at Cana. The wedding company at the table. On the right serving of the second helping. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 12.9 x 20.5 cm. – See the complete description.
Offer no. 5,955 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

– – – – The same. Steel engraving by Kiehne. C. 1840. 14.5 x 20.5 cm. – See the complete description.
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Minerva & Mars. With all attributes of war up to the corresponding signs of the zodiac. Of course not missing the putti with laurel branches. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 15.9 x 12.8 cm.
Offer no. 14,255 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 59.) + shipping

Susanne at the Bath. Observed by two old men the young woman sits by the well and washes her feet. In her right she holds a piece of soap taken from the cup at her feet. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 19 x 13.5 cm.
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(Venus and Cupid.) The breast halfway nude, putting her arm around the little cupid leaning at her. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 16.4 x 11.8 cm.
Offer no. 14,282 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 59.) + shipping

Giovanni  Antonio  Fasolo

c. 1530 – Vicenza 1572

Marie de Medicis. Three-quarter figure in rich dress standing to the right, in her hand a cloth. Of fine depiction the exceptionally detailed broad lace collar. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.3 x 13.3 cm.
Offer no. 14,233 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

Annibale  Carracci

Bologna c. 1560 – Rome 1609

(Christ and the Samaritan.) On both sides of the well. On the left in the middle distance larger dwelling. Steel engraving by C. Strunz. 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 13.3 x 20.9 cm.
Offer no. 14,298 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

The Holy Family. Mary sitting at the table upon which on a pillow the child. The latter with no interest for the bird a boy holds at a string. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 17.4 x 11.9 cm.
Offer no. 14,239 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 59.) + shipping

(Venus and Adonis.) She in divine nude resting besides a pond, holding cupid with arrow in her arms. He with the bow in his hand and accompanied by two hounds and coming around the underwood. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 14 x 15 cm.
Offer no. 14,267 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

More by Annibale Carracci …

Caravaggio

= Michel  Angelo  Amerigo, Caravaggio 1560/65 – Porto Ercole 1609

Roman Soldiers. Playing cards and throwing dice. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 14.8 x 17.3 cm.
Offer no. 5,649 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

The Gamesters. The two card-players with the masked viewer looking into the cards of one of the players and giving signs to the other. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 13.9 x 16.6 cm.
Offer no. 5,650 / EUR  60. (c. US$ 78.) + shipping

Carlo  Caliari

1570 Venice 1596

The Presentation in the Temple. Mary with child in her arms kneeling before the priest. On the left young man with two doves on a tray. Steel engraving by Geyer. 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 15.7 x 13.9 cm.
Offer no. 14,275 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

Guido  Reni

Calvenzano 1575 – Bologna 1642

Christ crowned. Portrait in the oval. The edges with hatching. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.6 x 13 cm.
Offer no. 14,241 / EUR  35. (c. US$ 45.) + shipping

Assumption of the Virgin. With her arms spread out and raised by two archangels and putti resp. Above at the cloud’s edges further putti expecting her. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 19.9 x 12.8 cm.
Offer no. 14,245 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 59.) + shipping

The holy Mary. Half-length portrait to the right. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 16.7 x 12.9 cm. – With broad ornamental framing.
Offer no. 14,268 / EUR  35. (c. US$ 45.) + shipping

Peter  Paul  Rubens

Siegen 1577 – Antwerp 1640

(St. Ambrosius.) In full array with tiara and crosier amidst a numerous, partly armoured group. Steel engraving by I. Hahn. 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 21.3 x 14.2 cm.
Offer no. 14,286 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

The Raising of Lazarus. In view of the raising gesture one of the two men – besides two women – takes off the shroud. Steel engraving by Merckel. 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.9 x 12.5 cm.
Offer no. 14,243 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

(The Penitent Magdalen.) Her feet on the overturned jewel case. Its contents spread over the floor. In the background the blackclothed admonition. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 18.9 x 13 cm.
Offer no. 14,283 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 59.) + shipping

Christ and John. With other children and putto amongst numerous fruit, especially vine grapes, and a lamb. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 14.1 x 15.9 cm.
Offer no. 14,216 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 59.) + shipping

The Garland of Fruit. Putti amongst large garland of fruit with dominating wine. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 13.7 x 17.9 cm.
Offer no. 5,061 / EUR  38. (c. US$ 49.) + shipping

Maximilian I. Half-length portrait of “the last knight” in complete, richly decorated armour to the left. Steel engraving by Johann Philipp Walther (Mühlhausen, Upper Palatinate, 1798 – Nuremberg 1868). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 16.6 x 12 cm. – See the complete description.
Offer no. 14,721 / EUR  58. (c. US$ 75.) + shipping

(Neptune and Amphitrite.) He with trident, she in divine nude taking jewellery out of a cornucopia hold by a triton. Surrounded by rhinoceros, hippopotamus, lion, tiger, and crocodile under a sail. Steel engraving by E. Schuler. 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 20 x 14.4 cm. – See the complete description.
Offer no. 28,765 / EUR  89. (c. US$ 115.) + shipping

La Pelisse. Standing female nude, partly covered by fur trimmed coat. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 22 x 13.7 cm. – Ornamental border.
Offer no. 14,185 / EUR  38. (c. US$ 49.) + shipping

(Peter & Paul.) Standing at heaven’s gate, the former with the keys. Over his head putto with tiara, above the dove. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.7 x 12 cm.
Offer no. 14,266 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 59.) + shipping

(Philipp the Good.) Half-length portrait in armour and coat standing to the right under the general’s tent. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 13.8 x 10.3 cm. – Siehe auch die ausführliche Beschreibung.
Offer no. 14,722 / EUR  58. (c. US$ 75.) + shipping

Four Putti with Lamb, reviewing Wine Grapes. As decoration further grapes and other fruit. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 12.2 x 15.9 cm.

Erroneously attributed to “Christ and John” by Domenechino Feti.
Offer no. 5,074 / EUR  38. (c. US$ 49.) + shipping

Satyrs and Nymphs. Accompanied by hounds the nymphs returning from the hunt with lots of winged and other game are greeted by satyrs presenting grapes and other fruit to them. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 15.5 x 16.6 cm.
Offer no. 5,070 / EUR  43. (c. US$ 56.) + shipping

The Victor’s Apotheosis. Standing with sword and shield over the dead and catched while a bare bosomed winged Victory crowns him. Steel engraving by Johann Philipp Walther (Mühlhausen, Upper Palatinate, 1798 – Nuremberg 1868). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 15.2 x 17.5 cm.
Offer no. 14,215 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 59.) + shipping

Samson and Delilah. Overcome and bound by several catchpoles on the bed of treachery enlightened by torches. She still holds the scissors in her hand. Steel engraving by Merckel. 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 15.3 x 16.4 cm.
Offer no. 14,263 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

Sons of Rubens. In rich garments, the elder holding his arm around the younger. The latter playing with a bird attached to a cord. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 20.4 x 11.2 cm.
Offer no. 14,214 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 59.) + shipping

(The four Continents.) Rich scenery with several gods of both sexes and tiger, lion, and crocodile. Steel engraving by Albrecht Fürchtegott Schultheiss (Nuremberg 1823 – Munich 1909). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 15.9 x 18.9 cm.
Offer no. 14,285 / EUR  60. (c. US$ 78.) + shipping

(The Wonders of St. Ignatius.) Deadly horror, astonishment, and admiration in the numerous congregation about the putti flying in during his sermon. Steel engraving by Johann Karl Kracker (Nuremberg 1823 – Munich 1879). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 20.1 x 13.8 cm.
Offer no. 14,284 / EUR  60. (c. US$ 78.) + shipping

School  of  Rubens

Madonna, The. With the child to which putti and an angel offer a basket with grapes. In front further autumn fruit. Steel engraving by D. J. Pound (England about 1859/60). C. 1840. 19.5 x 13 cm.
Offer no. 9,526 / EUR  40. (c. US$ 52.) + shipping

Alessandro  Tiarini

1577 Bologna 1668

Tancred. Young woman with pearls in her hair and uncovered chest, leaning to and embracing a tree at the edge of the bewitched forest. On the left armoured warrior with helmet, shield, and raised sword. Steel engraving by Fleischmann (?Andreas, Nuremberg 1811 – Munich 1878). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 15 x 16.3 cm.
Offer no. 14,184 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

Alessandro  Turchi  (l’Orbetto)

Verona 1578 – Rome 1649

David (with the Head of Goliath). The slingshot put into his sash, the sword in the right before Goliath’s head. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 19.6 x 14.1 cm.
Offer no. 14,191 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 59.) + shipping

Frans  Snyders

1579 Antwerp 1657

The Bear Hunt. The mighty bear resisting the pack. Steel engraving by Thomas Heawood (c. 1850 – Leipsic before 1911). C. 1860. 14.8 x 16.6 cm.
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Cock Fight. Two gorgeously feathered rivals fighting for the favour of two belles of which only one is interested on the result. In the background the farm. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 14 x 17 cm.
Offer no. 4,935 / EUR  43. (c. US$ 56.) + shipping

Domenichino

Bologna 1581 – Naples 1641

St. Hieronymus. At the table with the quill in his hand writing in a book. A letter lying under this hanging over the table’s edge as synonym of vanity. Further hour glass and another book and writing utensils. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 16.4 x 11.1 cm.
Offer no. 14,257 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 59.) + shipping

Bernardo  Strozzi

called il Cappuccino, Genoa 1581 – Venice 1644

Esther and Ahasverus. The prince rejecting Esther’s plea with regretting gesture. Between both another woman with cup. Steel engraving by Andrew Duncan (1795 – London c. 1845). C. 1840. 18.8 x 13.1 cm.
Offer no. 14,236 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

(The Lute Player.) Half-length figure. On the table his music book. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.4 x 12.1 cm.
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Francesco  Gessi

Italy, 1589 – 1649

Magdalen. Before an empty hollow, the hair open, the breast denuded, holding the crucifix. Steel engraving by W. C. Wrankmore. 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.7 x 13.7 cm. – In the upper right corner spots of glue.
Offer no. 14,176 / EUR  33. (c. US$ 43.) + shipping

Gerrit  van  Honthorst

1590 Utrecht 1656

(Peter in the Court of Pilatus.) Looking startled into the light of the woman pointing at him while one of the guard puts his hand on his shoulder and the officer shows the direction to take. Above all the end of a raised curtain as the symbol of the secret. Steel engraving by Georges François Louis Jaquemot (Valangin 1806 – Pforzheim 1880). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 14.8 x 17.2 cm.
Offer no. 14,296 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

Peter in Prison. Blinded by the archangel entering through the door reaching out with his arm. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 14.1 x 15.6 cm.
Offer no. 14,274 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 59.) + shipping

Guercino

= Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, Cento 1591 – Bologna 1666

Christ crowned. Christ, the bound hands holding the broken stick, gets the crown of thorns pressed into his forehead by an armoured hangman. On the left Pilatus. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 14.3 x 16.7 cm.
Offer no. 14,276 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

(Loth and his Daughters.) Refilling the glass in the stage before the fall. Steel engraving by D. J. Pound (England about 1859/60). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 15.3 x 16.9 cm.
Offer no. 5,067 / EUR  38. (c. US$ 49.) + shipping

Anthonis  van  Dyck

Antwerp 1599 – London 1641

Amor. Standing to the left, but without arrows and bow. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 17.1 x 11.7 cm.
Offer no. 14,262 / EUR  40. (c. US$ 52.) + shipping

Charles I. Half-length figure in full array to the left, his right put on the brim of his hat lying on the table, holding gloves with the other hand. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 19.1 x 12.6 cm.
Offer no. 14,203 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

– The Children of Charles I. Son and two daughters standing before a curtain, framed by two small dogs. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 16.8 x 16.6 cm.
Offer no. 14,204 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 59.) + shipping

(Danae and the golden Rain.) On the low bed with pillows and blankets the young woman in the nude, reaching out for the rain of golden ducats pouring down over the bed’s head. Doing the same, but with more greed the maid standing behind the bed while a putto kneeling on the bed’s lower end looks at one of the coins. Steel engraving by D. J. Pound (England about 1859/60). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 14.8 x 17.8 cm.
Offer no. 14,181 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

Maria Louise de Tassis. Three-quarter figure standing to the left in rich dress with fine lace collar, in her right a feather fan. Steel engraving by M. Lämmel. 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 19.7 x 12.9 cm.
Offer no. 14,302 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

Martin Engelbrecht. Half-length portrait to the right, with large frill and chain. Steel engraving by D. J. Pound (England about 1859/60). C. 1840. 17.1 x 11.1 cm.
Offer no. 14,209 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

Burial of Christ. At the entrance of the grotto with Mary and Magdalen. On the soil crown of thorns and nails and the paper with the inscription “IESVS REX I(VDAEORUM)”. Steel engraving by Wagner. 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.1 x 12 cm.
Offer no. 14,264 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

(Madonna and Child.) Sitting at the edge of the forest and offering the breast to the child. Behind her Joseph. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.7 x 12.8 cm.
Offer no. 14,189 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

(Prince Rupert of the Palatinate (introduced i. a. the mezzotint in England). Standing, with a dog at his side. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 22.4 x 16.2 cm.
Offer no. 14,261 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

St. Herrmann. Kneeling before Our Lady, with an archangel behind. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 16 x 10.9 cm.
Offer no. 14,202 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

A Portrait (of an unknown Person). Sitting to the left, in rich furred robe. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 19.5 x 13.8 cm.
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Diego  Rodríguez  de  Silva  y  Velázquez

Seville 1599 – Madrid 1660

Cardinal Dezio Azzolini. Sitting. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 17.5 x 11.8 cm.
Offer no. 14,252 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 59.) + shipping

(Philipp IV of Spain.) Half-length portrait to the right of the youthful king with the Order of the Golden Fleece. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. Inscribed: Belvedere / Velasquez pt. / W. French sc., otherwise in German as before. 15.2 x 11.4 cm.

Under Philipp IV (1605-1665, accession to the throne 1621, “the bull-fights reached the culmination of their splendour” (Meyer’s Konversations-Lexikon, 4^th ed., XV, 322 f.).
Offer no. 14,313 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

Claude  Lorrain

= Claude Gellée, Chamagne 1600 – Rome 1682

John preaching in the Wilderness. In the open air, behind him a lying sheep. Before him on the way and under the trees numerous listeners, on the right three soldiers with lances, behind them two riders. In the distance on a hill a fortified town. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 16.7 x 19.4 cm.
Offer no. 14,297 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

The Flight into Egypt. In the foreground peasants, partly with a herd, in watery landscape. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 13.7 x 16 cm.
Offer no. 4,966 / EUR  44. (c. US$ 57.) + shipping

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