Hendrick Goltzius
Erato
1591
Physical Qualities
Engraving, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 246 x 164 mm. (9 11/16 x 6 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1946.112.12089
One from the series of nine prints. Erato is plate seven in the series; in this third state impression the number "7" has been removed (and the number "68" added, though it has been torn/trimmed away from this impression). Eight from the series are in the Garrett Collection: 1946.112.12084 - 1946.112.12091.
Inscribed: Recto: in image, lower left, in plate "HG. fecit."; below image, lower margin, in plate four lines of text in Latin, in two columns, beginning "Nomen amoris [...]" Verso: lower left in graphite diamond with "9125"
Markings: CM: Claghorn WM: grapes
