S. Thomas. Saint Thomas. After Hans Sebald Beham.

Monogrammist HSD.

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Antwerpen, ca. 1570 - 1580. Engraving. 53 x 34 mm.*Bartsch IX, 545 and cf. VIII No. 49. Pauli, Beham, No. 45a and No. 51a. Nagler, Monogrammisten III No. 1519 (No. 7): 'Sehr gut gestochen sind die Apostel . Diese sehr schönen Blätter'. Hollstein, Dutch, XIII 61. Very good impression on thick laid paper of this beautiful engraving showing Saint Thomas holding a lance in his right hand, with subscription 'S. Thomas, HSB (Hans Sebald Beham)'; in the left lower corner the minuscule monogram HSD; in the left upper corner the number 7. The original suite of the 12 Apostles was made by Hans Sebald Beham (Nürnberg 1500 - Frankfurt a.M. 1550) in 1545 - 1546. The Monogrammist HSD, who originated from the Northern Netherlands, was active as printmaker in Antwerpen ca. 1570 - 1580. Nagler praises the high quality of this engraving. Saint Thomas is the patron Saint of architects. - Lightly browned; left and right side with thread margins, upper and lower margins cut to the plate-mark. From the famous Viennese collection of Franz Gawet (1762 or 1765 - 1847) with his signature on verso (Lugt No. 1069). His collection is well-known for its very high quality.[(5450)]. Seller Inventory # 5450

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