Cock, H. (1518-1570). Mercury holding the head of Argus

Etching from the series of 14 plates of landscapes w. biblical and mythological scenes, 22.8 x 32.7 cm, signed, dated 1558 and titled "Mercurius Argum interficit" in the plate, under passe-partout. Very fine impression on paper w. foolscap watermark. Trimmed on or just within the plate mark (thread margins), central horizontal fold. Hollstein 14.