Description
Slaughter of the Innocents. Second State, 1585. Richly multi-colored, V. Rare. Plate 9 in the series, “The Childhood of Christ.” New Hollstein 64.2 (Groenning); the first state in 1574 is in the “Youth of Christ” series. Conceptual artist, G. Groenning. Engraver, Jan Sadeler I. Publisher, Gerard de Jode. Uncut engraving on ageing laid paper, 10″ x 8.25″, full margins 13.5″ x 10.75.” Apparent “waviness” in margins (see picture) does not affect the colored plate. This magnificent though violent engraving depicts scenes from Matthew 2, Herod’s attempt to kill the newborn King of the Jews.
Engraving and COA are presented in a museum-quality landscape portfolio of black linen cloth and burgundy silk moire. COA is on premium “gold-leaf” paper with gold seal and signature.
