Johannes Sadeler (1550-c. 1600) and Raphael I Sadeler (1560-1632)

Sylvae Sacrae Monumenta (...) Anachoretarum. Complete series issued in 1594, consisting of engraved title and 29 plates after Maarten de Vos, c. 16.5 x 20 cm., affixed with top margin to 15 mounts under protective cellophane.

Hollstein J. Sadeler de Oude 407-422; Hollstein R. Sadeler 118-132; Hollstein De Vos 994-1023. Set with several smaller defects (e.g. pen traces to top-right corner/ small stains) and repairs/ spine reinforcements, several plates with small missing pieces. Beautiful contemporary impressions with a lot of contrast and mostly with small margin, of a rare complete set. (total 30)