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Philip Galle after Maerten van Heemskerck after Jan van der Straet

Associated Names
Philip Galle

Artist, Netherlandish, 1537 - 1612

Jan van der Straet

Artist After, Flemish, 1523 - 1605

Maerten van Heemskerck

Artist After, Netherlandish, 1498 - 1574

This is a drawing of an ornate title page with classical figures surrounding a Latin inscription. The central focus is on an elaborate rectangular frame containing the title "ACTA APOSTOLORUM" and additional Latin text noting the creators and publishers of the book. Surrounding the frame are depictions of classical or biblical figures, seated or standing, engaged in various activities such as reading or holding scrolls and books. These figures are placed in niches or on platforms, framed by decorative columns. The style is reminiscent of Renaissance engravings, marked by meticulous detail and balanced composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.33.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 187, copy a


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (Philips Galle, Manfred Sellink and Marjolein Leesberg, authors). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 187, copy a.

Wikidata ID

Q65576143

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