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[Mankind before the flood]
Theodor: Bernard: inventor / Joannes Sadler scalps: / et excud: Antuerpić.
[c.1659]
Engraving, scarce, sheet 330 x 445mm (13 x 17˝"). Trimmed to image, losing text.
A group of naked couples sit around a table eating and playing music while the Deluge takes place (Noah's ark can be seen in the background on left). One of a pair of engravings by Jan Sadeler (1550-1600) after Dirck Barendsz. (1534-92). The pendant is 'Mankind awaiting the Last Judgement'.
[Ref: 45265] £450.00
[c.1659]
Engraving, scarce, sheet 330 x 445mm (13 x 17˝"). Trimmed to image, losing text.
A group of naked couples sit around a table eating and playing music while the Deluge takes place (Noah's ark can be seen in the background on left). One of a pair of engravings by Jan Sadeler (1550-1600) after Dirck Barendsz. (1534-92). The pendant is 'Mankind awaiting the Last Judgement'.
[Ref: 45265] £450.00