Description
Saint Andrew Zoerard-Jan Sadeler-1590s Hermit Engraving afterMarten de Vos
An engraving on laid paper by Jan Sadeler I (1550-1600),after Marten de Vos (1532-1603), titled Saint Andrew Zoerard as a Hermit. Theprint comes from Solitudo Sive Vitae Patrum Eremicolarum, a late 16th-centuryseries devoted to hermits and early Christian ascetics, published by RaphaelSadeler I. The composition depicts Saint Soerardus, or Zoerardus, an11th-century Benedictine hermit, seated in a hollow tree and practicing extremeascetic discipline. This print is the 24 th plate in the series.Other impressions of this print are held by major collections including theRijksmuseum.
The lower margin includes the printed inscription: “Hiectoti ZOERARDE orbi spectacula praebes? Perdius et pernox sic Zoerarde sedes?Cum pigro tam seva geris certamina somno: Si tu sic dormis, quis vigilarepotest? (Do you, Zoerardus, offer these sights to the whole world? Do you sitthis way day and night, Zoerardus? Since you wage such severe battles withsluggish sleep, if you sleep like this, who can stay awake?)”. The sheet is onlaid paper with a coat of arms watermark and has a previous collector’s inscription“197” in the margin.
The print is in fair condition. The sheet has full marginsand shows age-related coloration and handling marks. There is a small chip nearthe lower right corner and remnants of tape marks on verso. Unframed. Pleaserefer to the pictures for condition.
Details • Medium: Engraving on laid paper • Engraver: Jan Sadeler I • After: Marten de Vos • Publisher: Raphael Sadeler I • Title: Saint Andrew Zoerard as a Hermit • Date: 1594 • Series: Solitudo Sive Vitae Patrum Eremicolarum • Inscriptions: Printed Latin inscription in lower margin; printed artist line“Joha. Sadeler scalpsit, Martin de Vos figuravit” • Marks: Coat of arms watermark; previous collector’s inscription “197” inmargin • Catalogue References:
– Hollstein Dutch 1018;
– TIB 391 1(2);
– Hollstein Dutch 420
• Provenance:
– Fletcher-Copenhaver Fine Art;
– The Potomack Company, Alexandria, VA, US;
• Framing: Unframed • Dimensions:
– Paper: 13.25 x 9.75 in
– Image: 7.75 x 6 in
• Condition Report: Fair condition; full margins;age-related coloration and handling marks; small chip near lower right corner;tape remnants on verso; unframed
Disclaimer I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and authenticity ofthis work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold as is, with noguarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historical attribution.
