Allegory of Death – A pair of engravings by Collaert Family (attributed to)

Death is not impressed by Wealth and Beauty

Engraving, 186 x 121 mm. New Hollstein (The Collaert Dynasty) 1143, undescribed state.

Impression of an undescribed first state, before Karel Collaert’s address (Carolus Collaert excud.) bottom left. Superb impression printed on laid paper (watermark difficult to identify). A tiny foxmark with associated tiny hole and a few pale stains, otherwise in very good condition; small margins (sheet: 204 x 135 mm).

Death is not Impressed by Courage and Strength

Engraving, 186 x 121 mm. New Hollstein (The Collaert Dynasty) 1144, undescribed state.

Impression of an undescribed first state, before Karel Collaert’s address (Carolus Collaert excud.) bottom left. Superb impression printed on laid paper (watermark difficult to identify). Generally in very good condition. A tiny pale stain in the upper margin; small margins (sheet: 202 x 132 mm).

Both of these prints are extremely rare.