Saint Catherine
$500
PETER PAUL RUBENS (1577-1640)
Saint Catherine
etching with engraving
circa 1620-30
on laid paper, watermark Foolscap with seven-pointed Collar
a brilliant impression of the only print executed by the artist
third, final state
printing very strongly and sharply, to a great three-dimensional effect
with many wiping marks, plate impurities and a light plate tone
with small margins
in very good condition
Plate: 11 ½ x 7 ¾ in. (294 x 198 mm.)
Sheet: 11 7⁄8 x 8 1⁄8 in. (299 x 204 mm.)