Rubens, Peter Paul (Siegen 1577 – Antwerp 1640). (The Four Continents.) Rich scenery with several gods of both sexes and tiger, lion, and crocodile. Steel engraving by Albrecht Fürchtegott Schultheiss (Nuremberg 1823 – Munich 1909). 3rd quarter of the 19th century. Inscribed: Belvedere. / P. P. Rubens pinxt. / Shultheiss (sic!) sc., otherwise in German as above. 15.9 x 18.9 cm.
Offer no. 14,285 / EUR 60. (c. US$ 83.) + shipping
“ Sir, yes, (the Rubens) is closer to the one in London (recte Dresden), but the one we have is on copper. Thank you for your time. Highest regards, D… A… (and yes America could use a blessing about now) ”
(Mr. D. A., November 4, 2003)