Title Page for "Praediorum Villarum"

1561

Hieronymus Cock (publisher)

Associated Names
Hieronymus Cock

Publisher, Netherlandish, 1518 - 1570

This is a drawing of an architectural cartouche with Latin inscriptions. The image features a detailed and ornate cartouche design, displaying a central rectangular panel with Latin text. The frame is richly decorated with classical elements, including scrollwork, floral motifs, and masks of faces. At the top and bottom of the cartouche, fruits and leaves add a naturalistic touch. The fine lines and precise detailing suggest that the drawing is executed with great technical skill.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching retouched with engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.486

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 118, State -161 (under Doetechum brothers)

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. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-

Wikidata ID

Q65512408

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