Adriaen Collaert, “Saint Christina of Bolsena”, circa 1600

Adriaen Collaert (circa 1560–1618)

“Saint Christina of Bolsena” (also known as “Heilige Christina” [Saint Christina]), circa 1590–1610

Technical Details & Condition:

Engraving on fine laid paper, trimmed close to the image borderline on the left and upper edges; full margins preserved on the right and lower edges. The impression is strong, crisp, and evenly printed. The sheet has been professionally stabilised and backed with a support sheet of archival-quality washi paper.

This engraving is from a series of twenty-four plates depicting female martyr saints “Martyrologium Sanctorum Virginum”, published by Adriaen Collaert in Antwerp.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 21.6 x 16.2 cm
• Outer image borderline: 19.5 x 15 cm

In-Plate Lettering:

• Lower left: “Adrian. Collaert excud.”
• Upper centre: “S. CHRISTINA.”
• Lower centre: “Vade age, ne dubita: Serpentum Sibila sperne, / Hæc nihil in sancta virgine iuris habent.”

(Translation: “Go, come, do not doubt: despise the hissing of the serpents; these have no power over the holy virgin”)

References:

• New Hollstein Dutch 804 (Ann Diels and Marjolein Leesberg [comp.], “The New Hollstein: Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings, and Woodcuts 1450–1700: The Collaert Dynasty”, vol. 4, 2005–06, Ouderkerk aan den Ijssel, Sound and Vision, p. 47, cat. no. 804)
• Hollstein Dutch 260–283 (F. W. H. Hollstein, “Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings, and Woodcuts 1450–1700: BRUN–COQUES”, 1949, vol. 4, Amsterdam, Menno Hertzberger, p. 203, cat. nos. 260–283 [FEMALE SAINTS / Martyrologium sanctorum virginum])
• Rijksmuseum: Object Number RP-P-2014-66-13 — https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200598195

Price & Shipping:

AU$304 (Approximately US$214.07 / €185.38 / £158.99 — subject to daily currency fluctuations), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

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