Description: '"IMPOSITUM VALIDO SUSTENTO VERTICE PONDUS..."'Depiction of Fortitude as a woman in classical armor with a plumed helmet, symbolizing strength and resilience. She is shown lifting a heavy column with poise and determination, embodying the virtue of fortitude. Made by Willem de Passe after Crispijn van de Passe the Younger. Medium: Engraving on hand-laid (verge) paper. Sheet size: 25.4 x 19.1 cm (10 x 7.52 inch). Image size: 25.7 x 19 cm. (10.12 x 7.48 inch). Condition: very good, given age. Some light age-related toning, slight creasing, otherwise clean. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. FORTITUDE, VIRTUE, PERSONIFICATION, ALLEGORY, WILLEM DE PASSE, CRISPIJN VAN DE PASSE, GOLDEN AGE ENGRAVING, 17TH-CENTURY PRINT, VIRTUES SERIES | PCO-EXPO-408 (DUTCH) BACKGROUND INFORMATION Published by Crispijn van de Passe. Reference: Hollstein #432. Biography engraver: Willem de Passe (ca. 1598-ca. 1637) was a notable Dutch engraver, part of the Van de Passe family of engravers. He was active in both England and France and is recognized for his detailed allegorical engravings. Biography artist: Crispijn van de Passe the Younger (1594/1595-1670) was a significant Dutch engraver and publisher, famous for his allegorical prints and portraits.
Price: 458 USD
Location: 6611BX
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Date of Creation: Pre-1800
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Subject: Figures
Height (Inches): 7.52
Width (Inches): 10
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
Artist: Willem de Passe, Crispijn van de Passe the Younger
Material: Engraving
Year of Production: c. 1650
