Abloemaert Invent. W. Swanenburg Sculp. et exc. MDCX.
Nic. Visscher J. exc. P. Schenk Iunior Exc. [c.1730.]
Engraving. Sheet: 260 x 195mm (10¼ x 7¾''). Trimmed. Light staining in edges.
A classical scene showing a young woman surrounded by symbols of the bible, with the ten commandments. Her foot rests on the head of cupid who lied in a bag of gold. An allegory for piety. First published in 1610 by Willem van Swanenburg, this is a later edition published by Pieter Schenk II (1700-1750) c. 1730. It also includes the publication line of Nicolaes Visscher II (1647-1702) who published an edition at the end of the 17th century.
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