da Anton II Wierix (1555-1604 ca.)

Lot of 4 engravings taken from the work created by Anton and Jerome Wierix from drawings by Bernardino Passeri, used to illustrate the Evangelicae Historiae Imagines by Jérôme Nadal, first published in Antwerp in 1593, here in a 17th-century edition in contrast to the originals. The engravings depict biblical episodes from the life of Jesus, with a French title and the plate number at the top, below the image a French explanatory text in two columns. - Jesus weeps over the city of Jerusalem - Jesus teaches how one should believe the scribes and the Pharisees - The parable of the tenants who kill the master's son - Jesus' response to the question of imposture Exemplars on full sheet, on laid paper, in good condition, very slight foxing traces and a plate with light yellowing and small tears at the lower margin, outside the printing area (see photo).

Estimate:£126.91

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