The Climbers

MICHELE LUCCHESE (ACTIVE 1534-1564) AFTER MARCANTONIO RAIMONDI (1480-1534) AFTER MICHELANGELO BUONARROTI (1475-1564) The Climbers engraving mid-16th century on laid paper, watermark Ladder in Shield surmounted by a Star (similar to Woodward 249, circa 1550-60) a fine impression of this rare print printing sharply and with good contrasts and depth, with many vertical wiping marks with small margins the sheet slightly toned, some minor defects generally in good condition Plate 282 x 230 mm. Sheet 288 x 237 mm.