Pieter de Jode II, “Christ Healing the Lame Man”, c. 1655, after Anthony van Dyck

Pieter de Jode II (also known as Pieter de Iode; Petrus iunior de Jode; Pieter de Jonge Jode) (1606–1670/4)
“Christ Healing the Lame Man”, circa 1655 (1641–1670)

Technical Details & Condition:
Engraving on laid paper, trimmed around the image borderline and writing edge, backed with a sheet of archival-quality washi paper to ensure support and wide margins. This engraving is after the painting by Anthony van Dyck (also known as Sir Anthony van Dyck; Anthoni [Ridder] van Dijck; Antoon van Dijk; Anton van Dyck) (1599–1641) in the Royal Collection, inv.no.RCIN 405325.

In the first state, the print was published by Jan Meyssens (also known as Joannes Meyssens; Johannes Meijssens; Jean Meyssens) (1661–1663), whose name (“Joannes Meÿssens”) is inscribed in the dedication text. In the second, and final state, the print was published by Cornelis Galle I (1576–1650), whose name (“C. Galle”) is inscribed, as shown in this impression.

This is a strong and well-printed engraving, likely to be a lifetime impression, evidenced by the quality of line work showing no sign of wear to the printing plate. Beyond age-toning, the sheet is in excellent condition with no tears, holes, folds, abrasions, or significant stains.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 27.7 x 36 cm
• Image borderline: 25.2 x 36 cm

Plate Lettering below the image borderline:

• Left: “Ant. Van Dÿck pinxit.”
• Centre (with translation of each line):
  “SVRGE, TOLLE GRABATVM TVVM, ET AMBVLA. Ioan. 5.
  Arise, take up thy bed, and walk. John 5.
  Claro Genere Virtute Ornatissimo Reverendoq[uez], DOMINO D. PHILIPPO BAECX alias FOXIO.
  To the most renowned in lineage and virtue, the most reverend Lord D. Philip Vaecx, also known as Foxio.
  Sancti Anthonÿ Domûs Preceptori Commendatoriq[ue], ac eiusdem Ordinis Commissario Generali, honoris et fauoris ergo, Offert. Joannes Meÿssens.
  Preceptor and Commander of Saint Anthony’s House, and Commissary General of the same Order, for honour and favour, offers Joannes Meÿssens.
  Petrus de Io de Sculpsit.”
• Right: “C. Galle excudit”

References:

• Hollstein (Jode) 11 (FWH Hollstein, 1949, Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts ca.1450–1700, vol. IX, Amsterdam, Menno Hertzberger, p. 211, cat. no. 11 [II])
• The British Museum describes this print as: “Christ healing the Paralytic; Christ standing at centre, a poor man standing next to him with two figures behind him, all figures half-length; after Anthony van Dyck” (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_R-2-16).

Price & Shipping:
AU$366 (approximately US$239.81 / €206.72 / £181.27), including worldwide express shipping. Please note: Import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

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