Nicolaes de Bruyn (1571-1656). "XXX" (the age of thirty).

Etching and engraving, 27 x 20.2 cm., the third print from the series of the 9 ages from 10 to 100.

With several small tears/ chips in narrow margins, vague folds, yet in good condition. Good contemporary imprint on paper watermarked with a vase. Hollstein 203, only condition. Very lovely print and an ideal birthday gift: "Dertich jaer ben ick oudt, ende weynich meer naer dat ic vermerck/ Mans cracht begin ick te gevoelen sterck/ Ten strÿde te trecken verlangt mÿn herte seer/ Ende wil myn sone op voeden tot sulcken spel, a dieu mÿn liefste wel tot weersins."