Antique Portrait of Schelte Adamsz Bolswert by Lommelin, circa 1650

€ 220

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

Date: 1650
Sheet size: 31.5 × 22 cm (12.4 × 8.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-05374'

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 and some stains. Minor defects from handling. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique portrait titled 'Scelte a Bolswart calcographus Antverpiae'. Portrait of the engraver Schelte Adamsz Bolswert. Schelte was born at Bolsward, and worked in Haarlem (1612-17) and Amsterdam early on in his career before later living in Brussels and Antwerp, where he died. Schelte worked regularly with Rubens and Van Dyck (from whose portrait this engraving was made).

Artists and Engravers: Adriaen Lommelin, Flemish engraver.

Image Size: 19.5 x 28.5 cm.