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Thursday, 26 March 2026

Aegidius Sadeler II, “Hunters Resting near Three Trees”, after Pieter Stevens II

Aegidius Sadeler II (also known as Ægedius Sadeler, Egidius Sadeler, Gillis Sadeler, and Gillis Sadler) (1568–1629)

“Hunters Resting near Three Trees” (TIB title) or, as titled in plate, “Marécage près de Bâle en Suisse” (Marsh near Basel in Switzerland), c. 1620 (1586–1629)

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching and engraving on fine laid paper, trimmed with a narrow margin around the image borderline. The sheet has been professionally supported on archival washi paper, with restorations to the edges.

This print is based on a drawing by Pieter Stevens II (c. 1567–after 1626), housed in the Museo Civico, Bassano del Grappa. It is the fifth plate from the series “Eight landscapes from Bohemia.” This impression is from the fourth and final state, lettered with the title, “Marécage près de Bâle en Suisse.” It was initially published by Aegidius Sadeler, later by Marco Sadeler (fl. 1660s), and—as with this impression—by Jean François Daumont (fl. 1740–1775) in Paris during the 1700s.

The impression is strong, crisp, and well-printed, showing no signs of wear to the printing plate. The upper right corner of the sheet has been replenished, as have areas along the lower writing edge, with careful restoration.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 17.3 x 26.2 cm
• Image Borderline: 15.9 x 25.6 cm

In-Plate Lettering (below the image borderline):

• Left: “Gravé par Sadeler.”
• Centre: “Marécage près de Bâle en Suisse.”
• Right: “A Paris chés Daumont”

References:

• TIB 7201.276 S4 (Isabelle de Ramaix, “The Illustrated Bartsch: Ægedius Sadeler II”, vol. 72, Part 1 [Supplement], 1997, New York, Abaris Books, p. 80, cat. no. [7201].276 S4)
• Hollstein 267 (Dieuwke de Hoop Scheffer [comp.], “Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts ca. 1450-1700: Aegidius Sadeler to Raphael Sadeler II: text” vol 21, 1982, Amsterdam, Van Gendt & Co, p. 110, cat. no. 267)
• “Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/720134
• Rijksmuseum: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200247402

Price & Shipping:

AU$281 (approximately US$194.96 / €168.63 / £146.03), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility.

f you are interested in acquiring this finely executed and luminous view of a marsh near Basel in Switzerland—animated with figures engaged in their daily pursuits—please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I will be happy to send a PayPal invoice for a smooth and secure transaction.

This print has been sold