Rubens, Peter Paul ; Thulden, Theodoor van Lot n° 891

View and map. Under passe-partout and frame (sm. crack in glass of 1 frame). 1. [Merian, M.] - Antverpia. Engr., 27,5 x 36 cm (some toning and spotting). First published in J.L. Gottfried's "Neuwe archontologia Cosmica [...]" in 1638. Ref. Not in Delen. - 2. [Progressus serenissimi principis ex arce in urbem]. - Etching, 30 x 53 cm visible (sl. browned, few brown spots). Joyous entry into Antwerp of the Spanish Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand (1609-1641) in 1635. Engr. by Theodor van Thulden after Peter Paul Rubens. Originally published in Casperius Gevartius' "Pompa Introitus Honori Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi" (Antwerp, Meursius, 1641). Ref. Landwehr (Splendid ceremonies) 99-3. - Hollstein XXX:100. - Delen 260.