Hendrick GOLTZIUS (1558-1617) Lot n° 148

Hendrick Goltzius, Nox riding on a chariot pulled by bats, a torch in her hand. Nox, riding on a chariot pulled by bats, a torch in her hand; oval block, Chiaroscuro woodcut by Hendrick Goltzius (1558-1617) made in 1588-1590. Chiaroscuro woodcut printed from three blocks in black, ochre and light brown. References: The Illustrated Bartsch 237, Hollstein Dutch 372 2(2). Chiaroscuro woodcut in very good condition . Trimmed on the margins, woodcut complete. Flattened middle fold, teared in a bit and reinforced at the backside, not visible in front. Very well inked impression, with strong colours, of this very rare woodcut. 34,9 cm x 26,3 cm / Condition: Trimmed on the margins, woodcut complete. Flattened middle fold, teared in a bit and reinforced at the backside, not visible in front. Very well inked impression of this very rare woodcut. The Illustrated Bartsch 237, Hollstein Dutch 372 2(2) / Medium: Chiaroscuro woodcut /Circa: 1588-1590