Jacob Matham and Karel van Mander I
The Prodigal Son Employed as a Swineherd
1591
Scroll
Physical Qualities
Engraving, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 234 × 171 mm. (9 3/16 × 6 3/4 in.)
Mount: 234 × 171 mm. (9 3/16 × 6 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1984.81.2707
One from the series of four.
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. XI, pp. 215-251, #66. Bartsch, Adam, et al. The Illustrated Bartsch (New York: Abaris Books, 1978 - ongoing 2001): vol. 4, pp. 9-309 da., #174.
Signed: 1
Inscribed: RECTO: in matrix: LR: '3'; VERSO: LR: [Claghorn stamp]; (graphite in diamond): '9193 3'
Markings: CM: Claghorn (on verso of mount)
