10037 Maerten de Vos (1532–1603) – Saint Blaise in the Wilderness – Copper engraving (1590)
This copper engraving depicts the Christian hermit Saint Blaise seated in a cave or rock shelter in the wilderness, shown with his hands clasped in prayer. He is surrounded by various wild animals, including a bear, a hedgehog, and a fox, illustrating the legend of his protection over the beasts of the forest. The scene employs the dense linework and detailed naturalism characteristic of late 16th-century Northern Mannerism.
Maerten de Vos was a highly influential Flemish painter and draftsman of the late 16th century, working in the Mannerist style. Although primarily a painter, he is best known for the hundreds of designs he created for copperplate engravers, which popularized his religious and allegorical subjects across Europe. He was a central figure in the Antwerp school of painting.
Artist or Maker: Maerten de Vos
Dimensions: Approximately 29 cm x 23 cm
Medium: Copper engraving
Date: 1590
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 300 - 400 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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