12469 Marten de Vos (1532–1603) – The Healing of the Paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda – Engraving (1585)
"Dicit Iesus Surge tolle grabatum tuum, et ambula". This late sixteenth-century engraving depicts the miracle of Christ healing a paralyzed man at the Pool of Bethesda, as recounted in the Gospel of John. The composition is set within a grandiose classical colonnade, featuring a central circular pool where an angel is shown troubling the waters. In the foreground, Christ is depicted gesturing toward the healed man, who is shown carrying his bedroll on his shoulders as he walks away. The scene captures the moment of divine intervention amidst a crowd of other infirm individuals waiting for healing. This work is a premier example of Flemish Mannerist architecture and figural anatomy. This plate was published in Antwerp as part of the series Thesaurus veteris et novi Testamenti.
Marten de Vos was one of the most prolific and influential Antwerp painters and draughtsmen in the generation after Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Following a period of study in Italy, he returned to the Netherlands and became a leading figure in the Counter-Reformation art movement, producing numerous altarpieces and designs for prints. His work is characterized by a graceful, Italianate style combined with a Northern attention to narrative clarity. De Vos provided hundreds of drawings for the great publishing houses of Antwerp, particularly for the Galle and Collaert families, which were distributed throughout Europe and significantly shaped religious iconography.
Artist or Maker: Jacob de Bye (Engraver); Marten de Vos (Artist).
Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 34 cm.
Medium: Engraving.
Date: 1585.
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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