Bloemaert, Fr. (1614/17-1690). The five senses

Complete set of 5 engravings, 10.8 x 16 cm, after his father Abraham Bloemaert (1566-1651). The first print signed, titled, w. the address of N. Visscher and numb. 1 in the plate below the image. The other prints titled and numb. 2-5 in the plates below the image, all mounted at upper corners under passe-partout. Fine impressions on thin laid paper w. foolscap watermark (Visus and Gustus) and unidentified watermarks, w. very wide margins. All prints more or less foxed/ stained (Oderatus worst, that print also w. hole in blank lower r. corner), occas. other defects, in all, a good and rare complete set, even very rare w. such wide margins. Hollstein 244-248, 2nd state (of 2). Comprises: 1. Visus. 2. Auditus. 3. Gustus. 4. Oderatus. 5. Tactus.

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