van de Velde II, Jan
Jan van de Velde II (1593-1641)
The Twelve Months, ca. 1610-1630
Set of twelve etchings
15.90h x 21.50w cm
Framed: Frame: 22 x 17 1/2 x 1 1/4 in.
Series: The Twelve Months
Dimensions: Each approx. 159 x 215 mm. 6 1/4 x 8 1/2 in.
References: Hollstein 59-70, each second state with changes to certain plates in addition to numbering, as follows:
January, Hollstein 59, second state of three, with addresses of I. van Velde and F. de Wit
February, Hollstein 60, second state of two, with single skater replacing four skating figures at lower right
April, Hollstein 62, second state of two, with maid carrying a basket replacing woman wearing a cap at left
May, Hollstein 63, second state of two, with horseman and servant returning from chase replacing company in foreground right
December, Hollstein 70, second state of two, with single skater replacing two couples in the lower left foreground
Provenance: Private collection, U.S.A.; to
Estate of the same
Impression: Very fine
Condition: Good