Beschrijving
The poet Joost van den Vondel (1587-1679), depicted at age 57, is seen from the front, holding an open book.
Engraving on wove paper, sheet size 320 x 239 mm., platemark 154 x 124 mm. Made by Engelien Reitsma-Valença in 1937, to commemmorate the 350th birthday of Vondel.
Engelien Reitsma-Valença (Amsterdam 1889 – 1981 Doorn) was a Dutch graphic artist in etching and lithography, painter and illustrator. She was taught by Carel Lodewijk Dake and Pieter Dupont, and designed many bookplates.
In excellent condition.
References: Bart de Cort, p. 199: G 38
