Temptation of St. Christopher, after Hieronymus Bosch

1958.022 partial scan.jpg

Albion ID Number

1958.022

Artist Last Name

van Doetecum

Artist First Name

Johannes and Lucas

Artist Nationality

Flemish

Artist Dates

16th Century

Medium

etching & engraving

Size

13.5h x 17.25w

Year/Circa/Era

1561

Condition

The print is trimmed considerably into the subject at bottom, thus eliminating the letters, as well as the lower portion of the image area; also trimmed into the subject somewhat at left and top, and into the subject at the right. With creases , some foxing and stains. With numbers inscribed in ink throughout the image, and inscribed ‘S ANTONIVS’ beneath the saint.

Misc. Notes

Partial Scan of Original.
"By Johannes van Doetecum the Elder, and Lucas van Doetecum
Reference: New Holstein 216
A fine impression of this rare print.
Although traditionally described as the “The Temptation of St. Anthony”, recent scholarship has identified this Saint as Christopher, rather than St. Anthony. "