Corinthia [graphic] / I.H.W.

Corinthia [graphic] / I.H.W.

Hollstein set title: Life of man
Folger set title: Theatrum vitae humanae

[Antwerp] : [Peeter Baltens], [1577]

1 print : engraving ; platemark 213 x 274 mm

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The second age, from 16 to 32 years. The portico of a palace is visible on the right, lined with corinthian columns. Sprawling to the left is a garden maze in which couples are strolling, two men are dueling, and three men are playing instruments. Several people are on the portico including a painter at his canvas, a sculptor working on the form of a man, and a woman holding a book and a compass. Two angels are leading other men up the steps of the palace.

One in a set of engravings representing the ages of man through the six orders of a classical column.

Hollstein attributes engravings in this set to Jeronimus Wierix, Alvin attributes it to his brother Jan Wierix. Signature "I.H.W." on this print suggests that it was done by Jan Wierix.

"An 16 us[que] ad an 32"--inscribed in plate at base of image.

Two columns of Latin text inscribed in plate beneath image.

Number "2" inscribed in plate beneath image.

Hollstein, F.W.H. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings, and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700, vol. XLVIII, p. 88, no. 437
Alvin, L. Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre des trois frères, Jean, Jérôme & Antoine Wierix, p. 298, no. 1494

Belgium -- Antwerp.

ART Box V981 no.3 (size S)

206777