A lot of two later copper engravings on chain lined paper with architectural woodcut borders from the famous book "L'Instruction du Roy en l'exercice de monter à cheval" by famous french riding instructor Antoine de Pluvinel (1555-1620). Images depict Pluvinel with student Le Roy, the future King of France. Plate number 39 and 42. Overall paper size apprx 13-1/2" x 16-1/2". From the estate of a Countess Michaela Almeida of Austria, from Moondsee, Austria.
Crispijn de Passe II (rendered Crispian de Pas in French) was a Dutch engraver, draftsman, print publisher and writer. De Passe was the most prolific of his generation, engraving biblical and historical subjects, book illustrations and portraits, including a series of four contemporary European rulers that included Emperor Rudolf II and Louis XIII of France and important images of other European kings. Antoine de Pluvinel was born in the town of Crest in 1555. At the age of 10, he was taken to Italy to study horsemanship under Pignatelli until 1571 or 1572, when he was taken in by M. de Sourdis, the premier ecuyer of King Charles IX. Today, Pluvinel is most famous for his humane training methods.
200/400 Sold $253.00
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