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A 16th century allegorical figure of the planet Saturn

Saturnus.

Cologne: Crispijn de Passe, c.1589. Engraving with etching. 130 x 105mm.
Stock #:  26300

£350.00

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A full-length allegorical figure representing the planet Saturn in the form of the Roman god. He stands holding a baby boy, whom he is about to eat to prevent a prophesy that he would be overthrown by one of his own sons. At his feet is a dragon. In the four corners are vignettes: the zodiac signs Capricorn & Aquarius, a cockatrice and a pot on a fire. Plate 1 of seven illustrations of the planets of the Solar System, plus a titlepage, engraved and published by Crispijn de Passe the Elder (1564-1637).

Condition:

Small hole in margin.

References:

BRITISH MUSEUM: D,6.47.

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