Jan Harmensz. Muller and Heinrich Aldegrever
Johan van Leyden (Jan Beukels)
1500-1699
Scroll
Physical Qualities
Engraving, Sheet: 318 x 236 mm. (31.8 x 23.6 cm.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1984.81.2741
T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore, purchased 1885 (Lugt supp. 2435b); James L. Claghorn, Philadelphia (Lugt supp. 555c).
Hollstein, F. W. H., et al. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings, and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700 (Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1949 - ongoing 2000): vol. XIV, pp. 105-115, #88. Bartsch, Adam, et al. The Illustrated Bartsch (New York: Abaris Books, 1978 - ongoing 2001): vol. 4, pp. 444-520 [MH-FA], #24. Le Blanc, Charles, Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, Paris: E. Bouillon, 1854-1888, #71.
Signed: 1
Inscribed: RECTO: in matrix: LWRC: ' Eno Leida tuis memor hunc de civibus unum,/ En monstrum; ut capta nomen ab urbe ferat:/ Cum soleat tales simulare Tragaedia reges,/ Rex suit, ac vere rex tamen ille suit.'; BRC: 'Muller excud.'; UC: 'JOHAN VAN LEYDEN EYN CONINCK DER WEDERDOPER/ THO MONSTER WAER HAFTICH CONTERFEYTING'; RC: [Aldegrever monogram in plate}; VERSO: LL: [Claghorn stamp]; C (graphite); 'N263'
Markings: none - arrow
