The Death of the Virgin

MARTIN SCHONGAUER (CIRCA 1445-1491) The Death of the Virgin engraving, circa 1470-74, on laid paper, watermark Fleur-de-Lys with Escutcheon and Crown, a good impression of the third, final state, printing strongly with a light platetone, with narrow to thread margins on all sides, some scattered brown stains, otherwise in good condition, framed Plate 261 x 171 mm., Sheet 365 x 175 mm.