Cornelis Schut, “Thisbe Mourns the Dying Pyramus”, c. 1636

Cornelis Schut (I) (1597–1655)

“Thisbe Mourns the Dying Pyramus” (aka “Thisbe treurt bij de stervende Pyramus”), c. 1636 (1618–1655), published by Cornelis Schut with privilege.

Etching on fine laid paper trimmed with narrow margins around the platemark.

Size: (sheet) 18.8 x 23.9 cm; (plate) 17.9 x 23.4 cm; (image borderline) 16.3 x 22.6 cm.

Inscribed in plate below the image borderline: (left) “Cornelius Schut inuentor cum privilegio”.

Hollstein Dutch 114 (F W H Hollstein 1982, “Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts ca. 1450–1700”, vol. 26, Van Gendt & Co, Amsterdam).

The Rijksmuseum offers the following description of this print: (transl.) “At the foot of the fountain, Thisbe throws herself upon the body of the dying Pyramus. In the background walks the lion whose mouth stained Thisbe's veil with blood, thus leading to the misunderstanding” (https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200253225).

See also the description of the print offered by the British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1870-0514-1269

Condition: a well-printed impression with thread margins around the plate mark. There is a fine closed tear at upper left and beyond remnants of mounting verso the sheet is in an excellent condition.

Price & Shipping: AU$386 (approximately US$254 / €218.89 / £192.25), including worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties are the buyer's responsibility.

If you're interested in this striking print that captures the exuberance of the Flemish High-Baroque style—depicting the tragic story of two Babylonian lovers, Pyramus and Thisbe. The scene shows Thisbe collapsed upon her dead lover after Pyramus, believing she had been killed by the lion in the distance, takes his own life. Please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I will gladly send you a PayPal invoice to facilitate an easy and secure purchase.

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