9078 Jacob Cats (1577–1660) – Noah's Ark and the Great Flood – Woodcut and letterpress (c. 1650)
This print is a leaf from a Dutch moralizing or religious book, featuring an illustrated text Fundamental Marriage. The page consists primarily of Dutch text with a large woodcut illustration at the bottom. The image depicts the biblical scene of the Great Flood, showing people and animals struggling in the chaotic, rising waters
Jacob Cats was a famous Dutch poet, jurist, and moralist whose books, known as emblem books, were enormously popular and provided these illustrated moral lessons for a broad audience. While he was the author of the text and moral concepts, his name is the central attribution associated with the work's creation and publication, consistent with his widely circulated emblems.
Artist or Maker: Jacob Cats
Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 36 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: c. 1650
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 | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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