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Portrait of Giovanni Cornaro

Jegher, Christoffel (1596-1653, Flemish)

Chiaroscuro woodcut from four blocks on laid paper

Christoffel Jegher, Portrait of Giovanni Cornaro

Christoffel Jegher
Portrait of Giovanni Cornaro

Description


 

Medium: Chiaroscuro woodcut from four blocks on laid paper
Dimensions: 279 x 210 mm. 11 x 8 1/4 in.                                  
Reference: Hollstein 20, first state of two; Strauss 159, second state of three
Watermark: Unidentified watermark “SX” with a half-moon pendant
Provenance: Private collection, U.S.A.;
Private collection, U.S.A.; 1987 to David Tunick, Inc.
Impression: Very good impression with small margins