Antique Engraving of Archangel Michael and an Arab Moor Playing Instrument, 1698

€ 220

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1698
Sheet size: 32.5 × 20 cm (12.8 × 7.9 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BGI-00797

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Age-related toning. Some creasing. Text on verso. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Untitled print of an Arab Moor man playing a stringed instrument 105: Mural in St. Marc's church: the left a painting of the Archangel Michael, said to be painted by S. Lucas.

This print originates from 'Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn, door de vermaardste deelen van Klein Asia, de eylanden Scio, Rhodus, Cyprus, Metelino, Stanchio, &c., mitsgaders de voornaamste steden van Aegypten, Syrien en Palestina : verrijkt met meer als 200 kopere konstplaaten, vertoonende de beroemdste landschappen, steden, &c. alles door den autheur selfs na het leven afgetekend' by C. de Bruyn.

Artists and Engravers: Published by H. van Krooneveld, Delft. C. de Bruyn was a Dutch artist. He made two large tours and published illustrated books with his observations of people, buildings, plants and animals.