Astronomy; The Sacrifice (B. 16 & 21)

Anonymous, after Parmigianino Astronomy; The Sacrifice (B. 16 & 21) two chiaroscuro woodcuts printed from two blocks, very good impressions of these rare prints, Astronomy (B. 16) printed in bluish-green and black, trimmed on or just inside the borderline and fractionally into the subject at left, a skilfully repaired horizontal tear at lower right, a minor stain at centre below, otherwise in good condition; The Sacrifice (B. 21) printed in bright green and black, trimmed on or just outside the borderline, some very pale, unobtrusive staining in the corners, otherwise in very good condition; with Saint Cecilia (B. 37) by Antonio da Trento after Parmigianino, chiaroscuro woodcut printed from two blocks in beige and black, a roundel, watermark Circle with Staff, trimmed on or just inside the borderline, two repaired tears at the lower edge S. 101 x 143 mm. (B. 16) B., S. 104 x 148 mm. (B. 21) (3)