Details
ALBRECHT DÜRER (1471-1528)
The Penance of Saint John Chrysostom
engraving
circa 1496
on laid paper, without watermark
a fine, atmospheric impression, probably Meder c-d
printing very clearly, yet softly
with good contrasts and a very light, varied plate tone
trimmed to or just inside the platemark
generally in good condition
Sheet 18,1 x 11,9 cm. (718 x 434 in.)
Provenance
Unidentified, letters A. V. [...] (similar to Lugt 2008b).
Edgar F. Paltzer (1910-1993), Basel, and Elizabeth Charlotte Paltzer née Boker (1916-1990), New York & Basel (Lugt 4262); then by descent in the family; Galerie Kornfeld, Bern, 22 June 2001, lot 24 (this lot cited in Lugt).
Acquired at the above sale; then by descent to the present owners.
Literature
A. von Bartsch, Le Peintre Graveur, Vienna, vol. VII, 1808, no. 63, p. 38.
J. Meder, Dürer-Katalog, Vienna, 1932, no. 54, p. 90.
F. W. H. Hollstein, German Engravings Etchings and Woodcuts, 1400-1700, Albrecht and Hans Dürer, Amsterdam, 1962, no. 54, p. 44 (another impression ill.).
W. L. Strauss (ed.), The Illustrated Bartsch, Vol. 10, New York, 1980, no. 63, p. 57 (another impression ill.).
R. Schoch, M. Mende & A. Scherbaum, Albrecht Dürer, Das druckgraphische Werk, Munich, vol. I, 2001, no. 7, pp. 41-42 (another impression ill.).
Brought to you by

Related Articles

Sorry, we are unable to display this content. Please check your connection.

More from
Spellbound: The Hegewisch Collection Part III
Place your bid Condition report

A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.

I confirm that I have read this Important Notice regarding Condition Reports and agree to its terms. View Condition Report