CALLOT, J. Capricci di varie figure. Florence, (c. 1617). W. etched ti., etched dedication and 43 (of 48) etched plates, all cut out and mounted. 12°-obl. Fine old green mor. w. sides ruled in gilt, inside dentelles & all edges gilt. (Spine clumsily rep., 5 plates lack, small stain in upper margin, a bit browned/foxed).
First publication of this unique set of etchings 'en petit' by Callot who lived in Florence from 1611 to 1621. The unique designs show Florentine pageantry, martial enagagements, games, the costume of different classes, and bucolic life in a unique miniaturised form. - Brunet I, 1489: 21; Lipperheide, 514. - Sold w.a.f., not subject to return.€ 300
uitslag € 600