Cornelis Matsys
From the series “The History of Samson”
1548
Scroll
Cornelis Matsys
From the series “The History of Samson”
1548
Physical Qualities
Engraving, Plate: 80 x 106 mm. (3 1/8 x 4 3/16 in.)
Sheet: 85 x 111 mm. (3 3/8 x 4 3/8 in.)
Image: 78 x 102 mm. (3 1/16 x 4 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1946.112.5657
No. 1 from the series of 12 prints; the complete series is in the Garrett Collection (1946.112.5657 - 1946.112.5668).
An impression of the second state with the date altered into 1562.
Inscribed: RECTO: at upper left, in plate: "CORNELIUS MATSYS/ FECIT 1562/ CM"; at upper right in plate: "1" VERSO: at lower left, in graphite: "997/1" (in diamond); at center, graphite: "8"; at lower left, in graphite: "19 II B" (indecipherable)
Markings: CM: Claghorn; Garrett
