Wierix, H. (1553/54-1619). The four Evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

Complete set of 4 engravings, all ca. 22 x 27 cm, after Maerten de Vos (I) (1531/32-1603), numb. 1-4, the first signed "Martinus de Vos inventor" and w. address "P. Baltens excudebat" (Peeter Baltens, 1527/28-1584), the names of the evangelists near them, all w. 4-line Latin verse below the image. Fine impressions w. much plate tone, trimmed on/ near the plate mark. The first print trimmed a bit unevenly, the third w. neatly closed sm. tears in lower margin, the 4th w. restored blank lower corner. A good complete set in the rare first state. See the other set (also in first state) in this auction. Hieronymus Wierix was the brother of Johannes Wierix and Anthonie Wierix (II).

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