Bella, Stefano dellaFull series of 24 etched plates... Lot 641

Bella, Stefano dellaFull series of 24 etched plates from the "Diversi Animali" series. Circa 1641, each measuring approx. 8 x 10.5 cm. Mostly signed or monogrammed in the plate. Each mounted in dots in 4 rows of 6 etchings under passepartout. Zoologie Bella, Stefano della Complete series of 24 etched plates from the series "Diversi Animali". Circa 1641, each measuring approx. 8 x 10.5 cm. Mostly signed or monogrammed in the plate. Each mounted in dots in 4 rows of 6 etchings under passepartout. De Vesme 690-713 - 2nd printing state (of 3) before the removal of the publisher's name. - The series mostly engraved after animals that were kept in the Medici menageries in Florence and in those of the King of France in Paris, to which Bella had access. - Stefano della Bella was a Florentine draughtsman and etcher of the Baroque period. He was particularly well known among his contemporaries for his illustrious maps and decorations, but his extensive oeuvre also included battle, military and hunting scenes as well as capriccios and animal series. One of his greatest patrons was Lorenzo de Medici, who enabled him to study in Rome between 1633 and 1636. - With predominantly very narrow margins around the platemark. Only with occasional small pale brown spots, but overall in very good condition. The impressions throughout extremely differentiated with pronounced ridge effect. Complete series of 24 etched plates from the series "Diversi Animali". Mostly signed or monogrammed in the plate. Mounted in dots in 4 rows of 6 etchings under mat. - 2nd printing state (of 3) before publisher's name removal. - The series largely engraved after animals kept in the Medici menageries in Florence and in those of the King of France in Paris, to which della Bella had access. - Stefano della Bella was a Florentine draftsman and etcher of the Baroque era. He was known in particular for his illustrious maps and decorations, but battle, military and hunting scenes as well as capriccios and animal series were also part of his extensive work. One of his greatest patrons was Lorenzo de Medici, who enabled him to study in Rome between 1633 and 1636. - With predominantly very narrow margins. Only occasionally with small pale brown spots, but altogether in very well preserved condition. The prints are throughout highly differentiated with a pronounced burr effect. This work is taxed. A surcharge of 23.95% will be added to the hammer price and 7% (books) or 19% VAT will be added to the final invoice amount in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.