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![[Gypsies stopped outside a tavern]](jpegs/42248.jpg)
[Gypsies stopped outside a tavern] Vous qui prenez plaisir en leurs paroles / Gardez vos blanc, vos testons, et pistolles.
Callot f. [c.1625] Bit later.
Etching, sheet 125 x 235mm (5 x 9¼"). Trimmed and tipped into album sheet.
Gypsies outside a tavern; fortune-tellers in middle-ground; figures climbing into the tavern through a window; others running away with stolen goods in background. One of a set of four plates depicting gypsies (then known as 'Egyptians', from which the word derives) by Jacques Callot (1592-1635), one of the greatest seventeenth century printmakers. The text seems to suggest that those who take pleasure in the entertainment provided by gypsies should be careful with their possessions- including their guns. British Museum cataloguing for the series suggests that it was produced after Callot returned to his native Nancy from Florence (where he spent several years) in 1621. A preparatory drawing for one of the set (now in the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg) bears a watermark indicating the paper was from Lorraine.
[Ref: 42248] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
Callot f. [c.1625] Bit later.
Etching, sheet 125 x 235mm (5 x 9¼"). Trimmed and tipped into album sheet.
Gypsies outside a tavern; fortune-tellers in middle-ground; figures climbing into the tavern through a window; others running away with stolen goods in background. One of a set of four plates depicting gypsies (then known as 'Egyptians', from which the word derives) by Jacques Callot (1592-1635), one of the greatest seventeenth century printmakers. The text seems to suggest that those who take pleasure in the entertainment provided by gypsies should be careful with their possessions- including their guns. British Museum cataloguing for the series suggests that it was produced after Callot returned to his native Nancy from Florence (where he spent several years) in 1621. A preparatory drawing for one of the set (now in the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg) bears a watermark indicating the paper was from Lorraine.
[Ref: 42248] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
![[Jacob tending Laban's flock]](jpegs/42476.jpg)
[Jacob tending Laban's flock] Giacobbe, che Pasce l'Armento di Labano. Serviam tibi pro Rachel Septem annis Genes. cap. XXIX. v. 18.
Pittura di Gio: Benedetto Castiglione, posseduta dalla Nobil Famiglia Giovanelli A S. Agostino.
Pietro Monaco del. scol. e forma in Venezia [c.1753]
Etching, sheet 355 x 500mm (14 x 19¾"). Trimmed inside platemark
After Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (bap.1609-d.1664), Genovese artist who specialised in paintings scenes depicting the journeys of the patriarchs (Noah, Abraham, Isaac) but also made spectacular religious and mythological scenes. He was also a skilled printmaker who in addition to his virtuosic etchings is acknowledged as the inventor of the monotype. Etched by Pietro Monaco (1707-72), Venetian printmaker who in 1750 was appointed to supervise retoration works on the mosaics of the basilica of San Marco. This plate was included in Monaco's 'Raccolta di 112 stampe di pitture della storia sacra' (1763), a large series of prints reproducing paintings in Venetian palazzi.
[Ref: 42476] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Pittura di Gio: Benedetto Castiglione, posseduta dalla Nobil Famiglia Giovanelli A S. Agostino.
Pietro Monaco del. scol. e forma in Venezia [c.1753]
Etching, sheet 355 x 500mm (14 x 19¾"). Trimmed inside platemark
After Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (bap.1609-d.1664), Genovese artist who specialised in paintings scenes depicting the journeys of the patriarchs (Noah, Abraham, Isaac) but also made spectacular religious and mythological scenes. He was also a skilled printmaker who in addition to his virtuosic etchings is acknowledged as the inventor of the monotype. Etched by Pietro Monaco (1707-72), Venetian printmaker who in 1750 was appointed to supervise retoration works on the mosaics of the basilica of San Marco. This plate was included in Monaco's 'Raccolta di 112 stampe di pitture della storia sacra' (1763), a large series of prints reproducing paintings in Venetian palazzi.
[Ref: 42476] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
![[The Manner and forme of the Archbishops Triall in the House of Peeres.]](jpegs/42116.jpg)
[The Manner and forme of the Archbishops Triall in the House of Peeres.]
W. Hollar fecit.
[London: Michael Sparke, 1646.]
Etching. Sheet 185 x 135mm (7¼ x 5¼"). Trimmed close to image.
A view of the House of Lords during the trial of Archbishop William Laud in 1644. The title and key were letterpress and are not present here (although the key is supplied in facsimile). One of those identified is the publisher of this print, Michael Sparke, a London publisher who accused Laud of Papistry by encouraging the publication of illustrated bibles, often employing 'an excellent Workman Mr Hollard'. Published in 'Canterburies doome, or, The first part of a compleat history of the commitment, charge, tryall, condemnation, execution of William Laud', 1646
Pennington 555, state ii, with signature and letters of key added (not by Hollar).
[Ref: 42116] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
W. Hollar fecit.
[London: Michael Sparke, 1646.]
Etching. Sheet 185 x 135mm (7¼ x 5¼"). Trimmed close to image.
A view of the House of Lords during the trial of Archbishop William Laud in 1644. The title and key were letterpress and are not present here (although the key is supplied in facsimile). One of those identified is the publisher of this print, Michael Sparke, a London publisher who accused Laud of Papistry by encouraging the publication of illustrated bibles, often employing 'an excellent Workman Mr Hollard'. Published in 'Canterburies doome, or, The first part of a compleat history of the commitment, charge, tryall, condemnation, execution of William Laud', 1646
Pennington 555, state ii, with signature and letters of key added (not by Hollar).
[Ref: 42116] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
![[Trial of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford]](jpegs/42237.jpg)
[Trial of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford] [Abbildung der Session des Parlaments zu Londen uber den Sentenz des Grafen von Stafford.]
W Hollar fecit [c.1641]
Etching, sheet 240 x 270mm (9½ x 10½"). Trimmed, losing title above image; tipped into album sheet.
The trial of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), lord lieutenant of Ireland. In the deteriorating political climate leading up to the English Civil War, Strafford was recalled to London by Charles I (whose great supporter he was) in 1640, but was accused of high treason and imprisoned in the Tower of London shortly after. Strafford was tried in March 1641 (the detailed trial scene here labels the prominent figures present) and demonstrated his great skill as an orator by refuting most of the charges against him (mostly relating to his conduct in Ireland). When these failed, the Commons passed a bill of attainder (an act of legislation declaring Strafford guilty and punishable by death). Charles I, who had previously sworn to protect Strafford, both appeared in person to ask for him not to be condemned to death, and sent soldiers to the Tower in an unsuccessful attempt to free him. Eventually Charles assented to the bill of attainder and Strafford was beheaded at Tower Hill (he was spared the traditional punishment for treason, of being hung, drawn and quartered). The death of Strafford, rather than resolving the tension between parliament and the monarchy, merely aggravated it, as the king could not forgive those who had forced him to abandon one of his most trusted aides. Etching by Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77). Born in Bohemia, Hollar spent around 32 of his 52 years as a professional artist working in England. An outstanding draughtsman and topographical etcher, Hollar's enormously varied work has done much to inform the way that seventeenth century London is visualised.
Pennington 551; for uncut impression offered with the Execution of Strafford see ref. 41634.
[Ref: 42237] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
W Hollar fecit [c.1641]
Etching, sheet 240 x 270mm (9½ x 10½"). Trimmed, losing title above image; tipped into album sheet.
The trial of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), lord lieutenant of Ireland. In the deteriorating political climate leading up to the English Civil War, Strafford was recalled to London by Charles I (whose great supporter he was) in 1640, but was accused of high treason and imprisoned in the Tower of London shortly after. Strafford was tried in March 1641 (the detailed trial scene here labels the prominent figures present) and demonstrated his great skill as an orator by refuting most of the charges against him (mostly relating to his conduct in Ireland). When these failed, the Commons passed a bill of attainder (an act of legislation declaring Strafford guilty and punishable by death). Charles I, who had previously sworn to protect Strafford, both appeared in person to ask for him not to be condemned to death, and sent soldiers to the Tower in an unsuccessful attempt to free him. Eventually Charles assented to the bill of attainder and Strafford was beheaded at Tower Hill (he was spared the traditional punishment for treason, of being hung, drawn and quartered). The death of Strafford, rather than resolving the tension between parliament and the monarchy, merely aggravated it, as the king could not forgive those who had forced him to abandon one of his most trusted aides. Etching by Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77). Born in Bohemia, Hollar spent around 32 of his 52 years as a professional artist working in England. An outstanding draughtsman and topographical etcher, Hollar's enormously varied work has done much to inform the way that seventeenth century London is visualised.
Pennington 551; for uncut impression offered with the Execution of Strafford see ref. 41634.
[Ref: 42237] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
![[Trial of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford]](jpegs/42703.jpg)
[Trial of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford] Abbildung der Session des Parlaments zu Londen uber den Sentenz des Grafen von Stafford.
W Hollar fecit [c.1641].
Etching. 260 x 280mm (6¼ x 11"). Slight creasing.
The trial of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), lord lieutenant of Ireland. In the deteriorating political climate leading up to the English Civil War, Strafford was recalled to London by Charles I (whose great supporter he was) in 1640, but was accused of high treason and imprisoned in the Tower of London shortly after. Strafford was tried in March 1641 (the detailed trial scene here labels the prominent figures present) and demonstrated his great skill as an orator by refuting most of the charges against him (mostly relating to his conduct in Ireland). When these failed, the Commons passed a bill of attainder (an act of legislation declaring Strafford guilty and punishable by death). Charles I, who had previously sworn to protect Strafford, both appeared in person to ask for him not to be condemned to death, and sent soldiers to the Tower in an unsuccessful attempt to free him. Eventually Charles assented to the bill of attainder and Strafford was beheaded at Tower Hill (he was spared the traditional punishment for treason, of being hung, drawn and quartered). The death of Strafford, rather than resolving the tension between parliament and the monarchy, merely aggravated it, as the king could not forgive those who had forced him to abandon one of his most trusted aides. Etching by Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77). Born in Bohemia, Hollar spent around 32 of his 52 years as a professional artist working in England. An outstanding draughtsman and topographical etcher, Hollar's enormously varied work has done much to inform the way that seventeenth century London is visualised.
Pennington 551; state iii of iii.
[Ref: 42703] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
W Hollar fecit [c.1641].
Etching. 260 x 280mm (6¼ x 11"). Slight creasing.
The trial of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), lord lieutenant of Ireland. In the deteriorating political climate leading up to the English Civil War, Strafford was recalled to London by Charles I (whose great supporter he was) in 1640, but was accused of high treason and imprisoned in the Tower of London shortly after. Strafford was tried in March 1641 (the detailed trial scene here labels the prominent figures present) and demonstrated his great skill as an orator by refuting most of the charges against him (mostly relating to his conduct in Ireland). When these failed, the Commons passed a bill of attainder (an act of legislation declaring Strafford guilty and punishable by death). Charles I, who had previously sworn to protect Strafford, both appeared in person to ask for him not to be condemned to death, and sent soldiers to the Tower in an unsuccessful attempt to free him. Eventually Charles assented to the bill of attainder and Strafford was beheaded at Tower Hill (he was spared the traditional punishment for treason, of being hung, drawn and quartered). The death of Strafford, rather than resolving the tension between parliament and the monarchy, merely aggravated it, as the king could not forgive those who had forced him to abandon one of his most trusted aides. Etching by Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77). Born in Bohemia, Hollar spent around 32 of his 52 years as a professional artist working in England. An outstanding draughtsman and topographical etcher, Hollar's enormously varied work has done much to inform the way that seventeenth century London is visualised.
Pennington 551; state iii of iii.
[Ref: 42703] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)