Engraving Hendrick Goltzius Robertus Baudous Ryckius Salamacis Hermaphrodite

Engraving signed lower center: HG for Hendrick Goltzius. ( 1574-1659) and bottom right G Ryckius. Hendrik Goltzius Hendrik Goltz, whose name – as often in the Renaissance – was Latinized to Goltzius, was a Dutch engraver and painter from a family of artists. A precocious talent, despite an infirmity which paralyzed his right hand, he excelled in copying the masters he admired (Dürer and Raphaël in particular) and shared his activity between engraving and painting (a late vocation), working both on themes religious than mythological subjects (Goltzius moreover made a trip to Rome in the years 1590/1591, from which he returned with a sketchbook now kept in the Teylers Museum in Haarlem). Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, the nymph Salmacis embraces Hermaphroditus in a pond. In water, they merge into an androgynous creature. ROBERT ROBERTUS DE BAUDOUS (ROBERT WILLEIMZ) Engraver and publisher of prints. - Born in Brussels. Son of the poet Willem de Baudous. For the condition, note small spots of oxidation, halos, pitting, slight crease from handling, trace of folding in places, small lack, micro-tear... Our many photos allow you to appreciate the quality of engraving. For the state thank you for detailing the photos. The photos are an integral part of the description. Dimensions of the engraving: Height: 16.7 cm Length: 27.8 cm Total dimensions: Height: 16.6 cm Length: 24.8 cm W233