Engraving

by Adriaen Collaert ca. 1560-1618 after Jan van der Straet Stradenus 1523-1605 from the Encomium Musices by Musical Instruments, Encomium Musices

$550 · Offered by J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians

Saul among the Prophets, I Samuel x, 10-11. Plate 5.The engraving depicts a biblical scene and incorporates an illustration of musical instruments including timbrels, harp, drums, cornet, and trumpet, with reference in Latin text beneath the image to the musical instruments depicted. Ca. 220 x 285 mm with narrow margins. Minor wear; occasional foxing; laid down to mounting paper. In very good condition overall.

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