Isaak Major, “Chapel at the River”, c. 1610, after Pieter Stevens II

Isaak Major (also known as Issak Mayor) (c. 1576–1630)

“Chapel at the River,” circa 1610 (1586–1630)

Technical Details & Condition:

Engraving on fine laid paper trimmed close to the platemark.

This print is based on a drawing by Pieter Stevens II (c. 1567–after 1626), (see this drawing online in the Rijksmuseum: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200118785), from the series “Ten Landscapes”, published by Marco Sadeler (fl.1660s).

The impression is strong, and well-printed, showing no signs of wear to the printing plate. The left margin has been replenished beyond the platemark, and the sheet is professionally supported on tissue-thin archival (Kozo) washi paper.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 24.2 x 18.5 cm
• Image borderline: 22.8 x 17.6 cm

In-Plate Lettering (below the image borderline):

• Left: “Marco Sadeler excudit.”

References:

• Hollstein 18 (FWH Hollstein, “German engravings, etchings and woodcuts c.1400–1700: Erasmus Loy to Jakob Mayr,” vol. 23, p. 176, cat. no. 18)
• Rijksmuseum: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200228335

Price & Shipping:

AU$402 (approximately US$276.30 / €240.05 / £208.37), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you are interested in acquiring this sublime landscape—an evocative example of German Mannerism, with an almost electric stormy energy that captures the spirit of the period—please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I will gladly send a PayPal invoice for a smooth, secure transaction.