Maarten DE VOS

Original engraving executed in burin after a 16th-century painting by Maarten de Vos (or Martin).
Proof on watermarked laid paper, work from the early 17th century.
This is an illustration from the Book of Tobit (2.9.), in the Old Testament: "But Tobit, fearing God more than the king, took away the bodies of those who had been killed, hid them in his house and buried them during the night.".
Latin legend in the lower part of the engraving.
Artist's signature in the plate.
Numbered marking "8" in the lower right corner of the engraving, and manuscript notation "116" in the margin in the upper right corner.
A manuscript annotation in pencil in Greek characters under the right corner of the plate mark (translation of the legend).
Watermark visible by transparency.
Very rare and minimal foxing mainly marginal, a discreet angular fold mark without damage to the engraving, otherwise very fine condition for this extremely rare engraving of great freshness.
Maarten de Vos (or Martin), Antwerp 1532-1603, is a Flemish painter. He was a pupil of Frans Floris, then completed his training with Tintoretto. We owe him historical paintings in the Mannerist style, notably a 'Saint Paul Bitten by a Viper on the Island of Malta' (1568) which is in the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Original unsigned engraving, probably executed in burin after a 16th century painting by Maarten de Vos (or Martin).
Proof on watermarked laid paper, early 17th century work.
This is an illustration of the Gospel according to Matthew 25.35, "For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat".
Latin caption in the lower portion of the engraving.
Numbered mark "2" in the lower right corner in the engraving, and manuscript notation "110" in margin in the upper right corner. An old manuscript annotation in Greek characters under the right corner of the plate mark. Watermark visible by transparency. Tiny marginal foxing and stains, a tiny corner lack, a trace of corner fold, all without affecting the engraving, otherwise very fine condition for this extremely rare engraving of great freshness. Maarten de Vos (or Martin), Antwerp 1532-1603, is a Flemish painter. He was a pupil of Frans Floris, then completed his training with Tintoretto. He is known for historical paintings in the Mannerist style, notably 'Saint Paul bitten by a viper on the island of Malta' (1568) which is in the Louvre museum in Paris.

Original engraving executed with burin after a 16th-century painting by Maarten de Vos (or Martin).
Proof on watermarked laid paper, early 17th-century work.
This is an illustration of the Gospel according to Matthew 25.35, "I was thirsty, and you gave me drink".
Latin caption in the lower part of the engraving. Artist's signature in the plate. Numbered reference "3" in the lower right corner of the engraving, and manuscript notation "111" in the margin in the upper right corner.
An old manuscript annotation in Greek characters below the right corner of the plate mark. Watermark visible by transparency.
Rare and minimal foxing and marginal stains, not affecting the engraving, otherwise very fine condition for this extremely rare engraving of great freshness. Maarten de Vos (or Martin), Antwerp 1532-1603, was a Flemish painter. He was a pupil of Frans Floris, then completed his training with Tintoretto. He is credited with historical paintings in the Mannerist style, notably a 'Saint Paul Bitten by a Viper on the Island of Malta' (1568) which is in the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Original unsigned engraving, presumably executed with burin after a 16th-century painting by Maarten de Vos (or Martin).
Proof on watermarked laid paper, work of early 17th century. This is an illustration of the Gospel according to Matthew 25.36, "I was sick, and you visited me".
Latin caption in the lower portion of the engraving.
Numbered notation "6" in the lower right corner within the engraving, and manuscript notation "114" in the margin in the upper right corner. An old manuscript annotation in Greek characters below the right corner of the plate mark. Watermark visible by transparency. Rare and minimal foxing and stains mainly marginal, one tiny corner loss, otherwise very fine condition for this extremely rare engraving of great freshness. Maarten de Vos (or Martin), Antwerp 1532-1603, was a Flemish painter. He was a pupil of Frans Floris, then completed his training with Tintoretto. He is credited with historical paintings in the Mannerist style, notably a 'Saint Paul Bitten by a Viper on the Island of Malta' (1568) which is in the Louvre Museum in Paris.