The Fall of Man: episodes in the book of Genesis I-IV. Engravings by Jan Sadeler, 1583, after M. de Vos.

  • Vos, Maarten de, 1532-1603.
Date:
1583
Reference:
654799i
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Description

Engraved titlepage bearing dedication by Jan Sadeler to Francesco Maria Della Rovere, 6th Duke of Urbino, followed by eleven engravings numbered 2-12 showing episodes from the creation of Eve to the invention of metal-working and weaving

Publication/Creation

Antwerpiae [Antwerp] : Joann. Sadler excud, 1583.

Physical description

12 prints : engraving ; platemarks approximately 21 x 26 cm

Lettering

Boni et mali scientia. & quid ex horum cognitione, a condito mundo succraeverit declaratio ... J. Sadeler auct. & sculptore ; Martin de Vos figuravit ; Joann. Sadler excud. Antwerpiae

Reference

Wellcome Collection 654799i

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Where to find it

  • Monsters; biblical, historical, and moral subjects; landscapes; allegories. Album of engravings, ca. 1585-1612.

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