Sadeler (I), J. (1550-1600). Three prints: (1) Aestas (Summer)

Engraving, 21 x 27.5 cm, after Jacopo Bassano (1510/15-1592), signed "Bassan pinx" in lower margin, titled in top margin, w. 2-line Latin text below the image, mounted at upper corners under passepartout. Very fine impression, w. thread margins. Lower margin verso w. strip of paper, vague text in pen in lower margin recto. Verso w. collection stamps of the Rijksprentenkabinet Amsterdam (Lugt 240, "Première marque introduite sous Louis Bonaparte, roi de Hollande, 1806-1810") and Lugt 789a (doubles). Hollstein (Sadeler) 507, only state. (2) The calling of Abraham. Engraving, 21.2 x 26.2 cm, after Bassano, signed "Sculpsit autem Joann. Sadeler Belg." and "Pinxit Iacobus de Ponto Bassan" below the image, mounted at upper corners under passepartout. Very fine impression on paper w. circular watermark, w. good margins. Hollstein (Sadeler) 53, only state.

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