Theodoor Galle, “St John of Egypt Holding a Crucifix”, c. 1600

Theodoor Galle (also known as Theodor Galle, and Dirck Galle) (1571–1633)
“St John of Egypt Holding a Crucifix” (also known as “Ioannes Aegyptivs, Monachvs” [John the Egyptian Monk]), circa 1600–1612

Saint John of Egypt, also revered as Saint John the Anchorite and Saint John the Hermit, was a renowned desert father and ascetic who dwelled in the Nitrian Desert (Wadi El Natrun), Egypt, near the city of Lycopolis (modern Asyut) during the fourth century AD (circa 305–394). His life and deeds are well documented; for further information, see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_of_Egypt.

Technical Details & Condition:

This is an engraved portrait on laid paper, trimmed around the borderline and laid on an archival support sheet that provides stability and generous margins. The impression is strong, clear, and virtually faultless. The sheet exhibits a small chip on the right edge and the upper right corner; aside from these minor imperfections, it is in excellent condition with no holes, folds, or stains.

This engraving is part of the series “Four Hermits”—depicting Hilarion, Abraham, Malchus, and John of Egypt—based on drawings by Theodoor Galle and published in Antwerp by his father, Philips Galle (also known as Philippe Galle; Philippus Gallaeus) (1537–1612).

 Dimensions:

• Sheet: 13.3 x 10.4 cm
• Image Border: 12.9 x 10.3 cm

 Plate Lettering:

• Within the image border at lower left: “Theodor. Galle inuent. et Sculp.”
• Within the image border at lower right: “Phls Galle excu.”
• Within the margin at centre: “IOANNES AEGYPTIVS, MONACHVS.”

Price & Shipping:

AU$302 (approximately US$201.29 / €171.42 / £150.34), inclusive of worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you are interested in acquiring this exceptionally rare engraving—so rare that it is not held in the collections of the British Museum or the Rijksmuseum—please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I am happy to provide a secure PayPal invoice for a seamless purchase.

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Johannes and Lucas van Doetecum, “Portal with Barrel Vault and a City Gate in the Background”, c.1560

Johannes van Doetecum I (aka Johannes van Doetechum the Elder; Joannes Doedecum; Joannes van Duetecum; Joannes van Doetecum) (fl.1551–1605), and/or his brother, Lucas van Doetecum (aka Lucas van Duetecom; Lucas van Duetecum; Lucas van Doetechum) (fl.1554–1572)

“Portal with Barrel Vault and a City Gate in the Background”, c.1560, plate 7 (as inscribed at lower right corner) from the series, “Architectural Perspectives in Oval Frames for Intarsia” (aka “Variae Architecturae Formae”) after the design by Hans Vredeman de Vries (1527–1606?). Initially published in Antwerp by Hieronymus Cock (aka Jérome Cock) (c.1517/8–1570) and later (as with this impression) by Theodoor Galle (aka Theodor Galle; Dirck Galle) (1571–1633), also in Antwerp. I understand that this and the other plates in the series were designed for wood inlay (intarsia) in panelling and furniture. 

Etching on laid paper with watermark.

Size: (sheet) 18.3 x 23.6 cm; (plate) 16.2 x 21.5 cm.

Inscribed on plate on entablature to the left and right of the barrel vault: (left) “VRIESI^. INVENT^.”; (right) “GALIE. EXCVD.”

State ii (of ii) with Theodoor Galle inscribed as the publisher.

Hollstein Dutch 58; New Hollstein Dutch 190.

Condition: a strong and well-printed impression showing minor signs of wear to the printing plate. Beyond a few pencil notations, the sheet is in an excellent condition with no tears, holes, folds or significant stains.

I am offering this exceptional etching from Michelangelo’s lifetime, originally conceived as a design for wood inlay. Priced at AU$348 (approximately US$224.04 / EUR192.14 / GBP165.98 at current exchange rates), this price includes worldwide express postage and handling. Please note that any applicable import duties or taxes imposed by the destination country are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you are interested in acquiring this remarkable Renaissance-era etching, which depicts a one-point perspective view through an architecturally intricate portal featuring a sprung arch with an oculus, leading to a distant building complex adorned with sculpted Hermes pilasters, please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I will gladly send you a PayPal invoice for a smooth and secure transaction.

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Philips Galle, “Cyrus showing Daniel the Bel Idol”, 1565, after Maarten van Heemskerck

Philips Galle (aka Philippus Gallaeus: Philippe Galle) (1537–1612)

“Cyrus showing Daniel the Bel Idol”, 1565, the second plate from the series of ten engravings, “The Story of Daniel, Bel and the Dragon” (New Hollstein 226–235) after the design by Maarten van Heemskerck (aka Martin Heemskerk; Maarten van Veen) (1498–1574), initially published in Antwerp by Hieronymus Cock (aka Jérome Cock) (c1517/18–1570) and later (as is the case with this impression) by Theodoor Galle (aka Theodor Galle; Dirck Galle) (1571–1633).

Engraving on fine laid paper trimmed along the platemark and backed with a support sheet providing wide margins.

Size: (sheet) 20.7 x 25.3 cm; (image borderline) 19.7 x 25.1 cm.

Inscribed in plate within the image borderline: (right of centre) “Martinus van heemskerck inuentor”; (right) “Theodor. Galle excu. 2”.

Lettered in plate below the image borderline: (centre) “Rex Danielem ad Belum ducit ostendens quam multa comedat bibatq[ue]” (The king takes Daniel to Bel, showing him how much he eats and drinks).

New Hollstein (Dutch & Flemish) / The New Hollstein: Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts 1450-1700 (227.II); Riggs 1977 / Hieronymus Cock, Printmaker and Publisher (140)

The British Museum offers the following description of this print: “Cyrus showing Daniel the Bel idol; before the statue is a banquet table and a line of servants carry food and drink; after Heemskerck. 1565” (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_D-5-86).

Condition: a strong and well-printed (near faultless) impression trimmed along the platemark and laid upon a support of archival (millennium quality) washi paper providing wide margins. The sheet is in a near pristine condition for its considerable age with no tears, holes, folds, abrasions or stains.

I am selling this marvellously strong impression for the total cost of AU $298 (currently US $185.13/ EUR 179.89/ GBP 151.79 at the time of posting this listing) including Express Mail (EMS) postage and handling to anywhere in the world, but not (of course) any import duties/taxes imposed by some countries. Note that payment is in Australian dollars (AU $298) as this is my currency.

If you are interested in purchasing this remarkably fine engraving, please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.

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Philips Galle, “Daniel Refuses to Worship Bel”, 1565, after Maarten van Heemskerck

Philips Galle (Philippus Gallaeus; Philippe Galle) (1537–1612)

“Daniel Refuses to Worship Bel”, 1565, the first plate from the series of 10 plates, “The story of Daniel, Bel and the Dragon” (New Hollstein 226–235) after the design by Maarten van Heemskerck (aka Martin Heemskerk; Maarten van Veen) (1498–1574)—a related drawing is in the collection of the Rijksmuseum—initially published in Antwerp by Hieronymus Cock (aka Jérome Cock) (c1517/18–1570) and later (as is the case with this impression) by Theodoor Galle (aka Theodor Galle; Dirck Galle) (1571–1633).

Engraving on fine laid paper trimmed along the platemark and backed with a support sheet providing wide margins.

Size: (sheet) 20.6 x 25.2cm; (image borderline) 19.8 x 25cm.

Inscribed in plate along the lower edge: (left) “Martinus van heemskerck/ inuentor/ Theodorus Galle excudeba”; (centre) “Daniel Regi suo Cijro declara se simulachra manufacta non coler” (Daniel declared to his king Cyrus that he would not worship man-made images); (right) “^.1^.”.

New Hollstein 93 (Manfred Sellink & Marjolein Leesberg [comp.] 2001, “Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts ca. 1450–1700: Philips Galle”, Rotterdam, Sound and Vision, cat. no. 93).

The Rijksmuseum offers the following description of this print: (transl.) “King Cyrus accuses Daniel of not honouring the god Bel. He asks his priests to prove that Bel does indeed eat the food that is laid out for him every night. In front of the throne, two jesters are playing on the ground. On the right are the priests, on the left is Daniel, who points to the temple of Bel.” (https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200384738).

See also the description of this print offered by the British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_D-5-85 (inv. D,5.85).

Condition: a strong and well-printed (near faultless) impression trimmed along the platemark and laid upon a support of archival (millennium quality) washi paper providing wide margins. The sheet is in a near pristine condition for its considerable age with no tears, holes, folds, abrasions or stains.

Note that an earlier backing sheet supporting this impression (since replaced) had the collector’s stamp of the Veste Coburg (Castle of Coburg) collection.
Based on information about this stamp offered by the British Museum (see https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG180134), I understand that this particular print was sold at the C G Boerner's auction of 10 May 1929.

I am selling this marvellously strong impression for the total cost of AU $343 (currently US $213.11/ EUR 204.78/ GBP 169.77 at the time of posting this listing) including Express Mail (EMS) postage and handling to anywhere in the world, but not (of course) any import duties/taxes imposed by some countries. Note that payment is in Australian dollars (AU $343) as this is my currency.

If you are interested in purchasing this remarkably fine engraving, please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.

This print has been sold