The Crucifixion, from: The Passion
Details
MARTIN SCHONGAUER (CIRCA 1445-1491)
The Crucifixion, from: The Passion
engraving, circa 1470-82, on laid paper, without watermark, a very good, strong impression, trimmed to or just outside the borderline, fractionally inside the borderline at upper left, some skilfully repaired paper splits, tears and backed thin spots
Sheet 165 x 115 mm.
The Crucifixion, from: The Passion
engraving, circa 1470-82, on laid paper, without watermark, a very good, strong impression, trimmed to or just outside the borderline, fractionally inside the borderline at upper left, some skilfully repaired paper splits, tears and backed thin spots
Sheet 165 x 115 mm.
Provenance
Adalbert Freiherr von Lanna (1836-1909), Prague (Lugt 2773); his sale, Gutekunst, Stuttgart, 11-22 May 1909 (320 Mk., this impression cited by Lehrs).
With Craddock & Barnard, London.
Acquired from the above in 1959; then by descent to the present owner.
With Craddock & Barnard, London.
Acquired from the above in 1959; then by descent to the present owner.
Literature
Bartsch 17; Lehrs, Hollstein 27
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