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Album factice with 322 engravings.

After Maarten Van Heemskerck

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Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, s.d

Folio oblong, [2]-360 pp. with 322 engr., mostly signed and numbered (wide margins, some pl. pasted upon paper, foldings, pl. sometimes in reversed order, tear in pl., a few sm. lacks of paper at corners).

17th-c. full calf (used).

Unique album of Van Heemskerck's oeuvre: not only a rare witness to 18th-century collection practices, but also an exceptional source for the printing business of the Galle family: first, the collaboration between father Philips and son Theodoor Galle, next Theodoor who started signing prints at fifteen only and who published an increasing number of prints with his address from 1596 onwards, and finally, the shift in management when Theodoor became de facto head of the family at the turn of the century and reissued countless series of prints from his father's stock, of which many had previously been published by Hieronymus Cock. Our album includes 33 complete series, some undescribed editions such as the "Story of Susanna" first published by H. Cock but here in an edition by Philips Galle, and 3 mythological companion pieces by Johannes Galle. An exceptionally rare composition is also an anonymous print with Perseus with Medusa's head, Pegasus and the Muses.
1. 1 engr., not numbered.
Anonymous. Title print with empty cartouche. Antwerp, Johannes Galle, s.d.; 1 engr., not numbered, pasted on the same lf, Dirk Volkertsz. Coornhert. After Maarten van Heemskerck. Heraclitus and Democritus, or admonition to endurance and forebearance. Antwerp, Adriaan Collaert, c. 1557. 3rd ed. Ref. New Holstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 475.
2. 4 engr.
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The four evangelists. Antwerp, Philips/Theodoor Galle, c. 1562. Complete series: 2nd state of St. Mark, St. John and St. Luke, undescribed st. of St. Matthew with address of Theodoor Galle. Ref. New Holstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 413-416.
3. 29 engr.,
Philips Galle and Hendrick Goltzius (pl. 33). After Maarten van Heemskerck and Johannes Stradanus. The Acts of the Apostles (Acta Apostolorum). Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, c. 1582. Title and 28 engr. from a series of 34 plates (missing n. 3, 17, 22, 23, 27, 29), first published by Philips Galle in 1575. The title, here in 3rd st., was not added until 1582. All pl. are in 2nd st., characterising Theodoor Galle's edition. Ref. New Hollstein (Philips Galle), 187-219.
4. 6 engr.,
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of St. Peter and St. John. Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, c. 1558. Complete series: pl. 1 in 3rd st., pl. 2-5 are previously undescribed st. with the name of H. Cock erased but still with the date "1558". Pl. 6, in 2nd st. with also the date erased. Ref. New Hollstein (Philips Galle), 181-186.
5. 8 engr.,
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of Job. Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, c. 1563. Complete series: pl. 1 in 2nd st., pl. 2-8: 1st st. Ref. New Holstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 161-168.
6. 8 engr.,
Anonymous. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of Tobias. Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, c. 1556. 8 from a series of 10 plates (missing n. 7 and 8), in the second edition. pl. 1 in 2nd st., the others: only st. Ref. New Holstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 189-198.
7. 4 engr.,
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of Elijah and the priests of Baal. Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, c. 1567. Complete series: pl. 1 in 2nd st., pl. 2-4: only st. Ref. New Holstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 128-131.
8. 8 engr.,
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of Judith and Holofernes. Antwerp, Philips or Theodoor Galle, c. 1564. Complete series, before the name of the publisher. Ref. New Holstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 207-214.
9. 7 engr.,
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of David and Saul. Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, c. 1556. 7 from a series of 10 pl. (missing pl. 5, 6, 7). pl. 1 in 2nd st., all others only st. Ref. New Holstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 94-103.
10. 6 engr.,
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The Parable of the Prodigal Son. Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, c. 1562. Complete series, 2nd ed. by Theodoor Galle, all pl. with his address, implying: pl. 1, 4 in 4th st., pl. 2, 3, 5, 6 in 3rd st. Ref. New Holstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 360-365 and New Hollstein (Philips Galle), 152-157.
11. 10 engr.,
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of Daniel, Bel and the Dragon. Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, c. 1565. Complete series, 2nd ed. by Theodoor Galle: pl. 1-7 and 10 in 2nd st. with his address, pl. 8 and 9: 1st st. Ref. New Holstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 226-235.
12. 8 engr.,
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. King Josiah restores the law of the Lord. Antwerp, before the name of the publisher, c. 1569. Complete series, 1st. ed., all pl. in 1st st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 143-150.
13. 6 engr.,
Dirck Volkertsz. Coornhert. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The Parable of the King who prepared a wedding. Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, c. 1558-1559. Complete series, 2nd ed. with most pl. in 2nd st. by Theodoor Galle. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 343-348.
14. 2 engr.,
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of Tamar and Amnon: Absolom consoles Tamar and the servants of Absolom killing Amnon. pl. 5 and 6 from 6. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 114-115.
15. 4 engr.
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of Jonah. Antwerp, Ioan Galle?, c. 1566. Complete series, with an undescribed state by Ioan Galle of pl. 1 and the other pl. in 2nd st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 179-182.
16. 6 engr.
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of John the Baptist. [Antwerp, Philips Galle], c. 1564. Complete series, 1st ed. Pl. 1: 1st st., other pl.: only st. Ref. Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 307-312.
17. 6 engr.
Anonymous. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of Susanna. Antwerp, Philips Galle, c. 1563. Complete series, undescribed edition with address H. Cock changed into Ph. Galle on pl. 1, 4 and 5. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 219-224 and New Hollstein (Philips Galle), 87-92.
18. 8 engr.
Harmen Jansz. Muller. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The Eight Beatitudes. 1st ed. without the name of the publisher. pl. 1-7 in 1st st., pl. 8 in 2nd st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 313-330.
19. 6 engr.
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of Achab, Jezebel and Naboth. [Antwerp,] Hieronymus Cock, c. 1561. Complete series, 1st ed. by Cock with all pl. 1st st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 132-137.
20. 4 engr.
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of Shadrach, Mesnach and Abed-Nego. Before the name of the publisher, 1565. Complete series, 1st ed. probably by Ph. Galle, all pl. in 1st or only st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 170-173.
21. 6 engr.
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of Samson. Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, c. 1560. Complete series, 2nd ed. by Theodoor, with all pl. in 2nd st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 85-90.
22. 3 engr.
Harmen Jansz. Muller. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of Joash and queen Athaliah. Amsterdam, C.J. Visscher, c. 1643 (also published by G. de Jode). 3 (of 4) pl., 2nd st. (pl. 3 missing). Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 139-142.
23. 4 engr.,
Harmen Jansz. Muller. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of Dinah and Shechem". Amsterdam, C.J. Visscher, c. 1643-1646. 2nd ed. with all pl. in 2nd state. Ref. Hollstein XIV: 27 and 36-38. - New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 31 and 140-142.
24. 8 engr.
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of Esther. Antwerp, Karel van Mallery, c. 1564. Complete series, 2nd ed., all pl. in 1st state. Ref. New Hollstein (M. v. Heemskerck): 151-158 and (Philips Galle)I: 49-56.
25. 4 engr.,
Harmen Jansz. Muller. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of Judah and Thamar. Complete series, 1st ed. before the name of the publisher, with all pl. in 1st ed. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 39-42.
26. 9 engr.
Harmen Jansz. Muller. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The Ten Commandments. Antwerp, Theodoor/Philips Galle, c. 1566. 9 (of 10) pl., pl. 1 in 3rd st., pl. 2 in 2nd st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 65-74.
27. 3 engr., not numbered,
Harmen Jansz. Muller. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The Nine Worthies. Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, c. 1567. Complete series, 2nd ed., all pl. in 2nd st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 521-523.
28. 3 engr.
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The Divine Charge to the Three Estates. 1st ed. without the name of the publisher, 3 (of 4) pl., in 1st st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 497-500.
29. 2 engr.
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The Four Last Things. Antwerp, Theodroor Galle, 1569. 2 (of 4) pl., pl. 1 "The Dying Hour" in 2nd st.and pl. 2 "The Last Judgment" in 1st st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 449-450.
30. 6 engr.,
Philips Galle. The Power of Women. Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, s.d. Complete series, 2nd ed., pl. 1 in 2nd st., pl. 2, 4 only st., pl. 3, 5 and 6: 1st st. Ref. New Hollstein (Galle), 125-130.
31. 5 engr.,
Anonymous. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of Gideon. Antwerp, Hieronymus Cock, 1561. Complete series, 1st ed. with all pl. in 1st st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 78-83.
32. 5 engr.,
Johannes Wierix. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The Lord's Prayer. Antwerp, Carel Collaert, 1571. 5 (of 8) pl., pl. 1, in 2nd ed., pl. 3, 5, 6, 8 in 1st ed. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 321-328 (321, 323, 325, 326, 328).
33. 6 engr.,
Cornelis Cort. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of Noah. Antwerp, Hieronymus Cock, 1559. Complete series, 1st ed. with all pl. in 1st st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 2-7.
34. 5 engr.
Dirk Volkertsz. Coornhert. After Maarten van Heemskerck. Praise of the virtous wife. S.l., s.n., 1555. 5 (of 6) pl., only st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 469-473.
35. 4 engr.
Dirk Volkertsz. Coornhert. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The Twelve Patriarchs. 1550. 4 (of 12) pl., all pl. in 2nd st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 56, 57, 58, 61.
36. 6 engr.
Harmen Jansz. Muller. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The seven bleedings of Christ. 1565. 6 (of 7) pl., only st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 377-382.
37. 6 engr., not numbered,
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The reward of labour and diligence. Antwerp, Johannes Galle, 1572. Complete series, 3rd ed. with pl. 1 in 4th st., pl. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in 3rd st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 501-506.
38. 4 engr.,
Harmen Jansz. Muller. After Maarten van Heemskerck. Christ as the Good Samaritan. Amsterdam, C.J. Visscher, 1565. Complete series, later edition with Visscher's address on pl. 1, not mentioned in Hollstein. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 445-448.
39. 6 engr.,
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The wretchedness of wealth. Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, 1563. Complete series, 2nd ed. with pl. 1 in 3rd st., pl. 2 in 1st st., pl. 3, 4, 5, 6 in 2nd st.
Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 476-481.
40. 6 engr.,
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The Triumphs of Petrarch. Antwerp, Johannes Galle, c. 1565. Complete series, 2nd ed. with all pl. in 2nd st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 491-496.
41. 8 engr.,
Dirk Volkertsz. Coornhert. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The Triumph of Patience. Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, c. 1559. Complete series, 3rd ed. with pl. 1-5, 7, 8 in 3rd st., pl. 6 in 2nd st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 436-443.
42. 9 engr.,
Cornelis Cort. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The cycle of the vicissitudes of human affairs. Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, c. 1564. Complete series, 2nd ed. with pl. 1-4, 6, 7-9 in 2nd st., pl. 5 in 1st st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 482-490.
43. 7 engr.,
Harmen Jansz. Muller. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The seven planets. Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, c. 1568. Complete series, 2nd ed. with all pl. in 2nd st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 546-552.
44. 4 engr.,
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The Four Seasons. [Antwerp, Philips Galle], c. 1563. Complete series, 1st ed. with all pl. in 1st st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 538-541.
45. 4 engr.,
Harmen Jansz. Muller. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The Four Temperaments. Antwerp, Theodoor Galle, c. 1566. Complete series, 2nd ed. with pl. 1 in 2nd ed., pl. 2-4 in 1st ed. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 542-545.
46. 21 engr.,
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The disasters of the Jewish people. Antwerp, c. 1569. 21 (of 22) pl., with only the title missing, all pl. in 3rd st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 238-258.
47. 3 engr., not numbered,
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. Three companion pieces, mentioned together as 3 landscapes in the inventory of Galle's widow, Catharina Moretus: 1. Pyramus and Thisbe. Antwerp, Johannes Galle, c. 1569. Edition by J. Galle not mentioned in Hollstein. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 511 and (Philips Galle), 397. - 2. Hero and Leander. Antwerp, Johannes Galle, c. 1569. Edition by J. Galle not mentioned in Hollstein. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 512 and (Philips Galle), 398. - 3. Cephalus and Procris. Antwerp, Johannes Galle, c. 1569. Edition by J. Galle not mentioned in Hollstein. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 510 and (Philips Galle), 396.
48. 1 single engr., Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. Elisha receiving Elijah's mantle. Antwerp, Johannes Galle, c. 1571. Edition by J. Galle not mentioned in Hollstein. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 138 and (Philips Galle), 40.
49. 6 engr.,
Anonymous. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The story of David, Abigail and Nabal. Antwerp, Julius Goltzius, c. 1555. Complete series, 2nd ed. with pl. 1 in 1st st., pl. 2-4: only st., pl. 5-6 in 2nd st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 104-109.
50. 6 engr., not numbered.
Dirk Volkertsz. Coornhert. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The Power of Women. c. 1551. Complete series, only ed. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 259-262, 264.
51. 6 engr.,
Dirk Volkertsz. Coornhert. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The Last Judgement and the Six Works of Mercy. c. 1552. 6 (of 7) engr. (pl. 7 missing), only ed. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 330-335.
52. 1 engr., not signed, not numbered,
Anonymous. [Saint John on Patmos].
53. 1 engr.,
Anonymous. After Maarten van Heemskerck. Job on the dunghill with his wife and three friends. Amsterdam, H. Hondius, 1607. 2nd st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 160.
54. 1 engr., not signed, not numbered,
Anonymous. [Perseus, Pegasus and the Muses]. From Ovid's Metamorphoses.
55. 1 engr.,
Philips Galle. After Maarten van Heemskerck. The adoration of the Magi. Antwerp, Johannes Galle, c. 1560. 3rd st. Ref. New Hollstein (Maarten van Heemskerck), 303.

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