Lot 5
The Temptation of Saint Anthony. 1556. Engraved by P. van der Heyden. 322 x 245. Van Bastelaer 119; New Hollstein (Bruegel) 27.10; Orenstein 37. Very fine proof on thin laid paper. Numerous scattered light freckles. Fine oblique scratches at the foot of the subject, including one across the word "liberabit". Several fine vertical creases, notably at top right (slightly open printing crease). Old glue strip 10 to, 1556
"The 1556 Temptation of Saint Anthony is the first work to establish Bruegel as a second Bosch
20,0 mm
Estimate:
€ 6,000 - 8,000
Auction: 6 days
Ader Maison de ventes
City: Ader , 3, rue Favart 75002 Paris
Auction: May 28, 2025 02:00 PM
Auction number: 162888
Auction name: Ancient and Modern Prints