Beschrijving
Depiction of a sculpted bust of Dutch poet Joost van den Vondel, with a lyre behind the bust and a swan below.
Stipple engraving on hand laid paper, sheet size 299 x 237 mm., platemark 269 x 214 mm. Engraving by Johannes Lutma and published in Amsterdam, c. 1634-1689.
Johannes Lutma (Amsterdam 1624-1689) was a Dutch printmaker, goldsmith, silversmith painter and draftsperson. He became a master in the Amsterdam guild in 1643, and in 1651 travelled to Rome.
In very good condition, a pencil border in the far edges of the margin, minimal soiling in the lower edge.
References: Hollstein p. 114: 8 (ii/2); Muller Portraits p. 276: 5801.
