Two engravings. First engraving is entitled "Horatiana" and is from a book, page 203. Identified as Otto Van Veen in pencil. Dated 1607. "Horatiana" depicts a skeleton reaching into an urn and handing something to a cloaked man. Heavy clouds are visible in the distance. From the book "Emblemata" by Otto Van Veen. Letters "Cc ij" located in lower right corner. Second image is entitled "Saul Consulting a Witch at Endor." Upper right corner reads "1. Sam XXVIII. 7. p. 661." This engraving depicts a witch standing above a brewing cauldron. Snakes appear from the sky. Three figures cower in fear. In lower margin is inscribed "To the right Reverend Father in God, Stephen Lord Bishop of Exeter this plate is most humbly inscribed by his lordship, most dutiful son and servant, Thomas Stackhoule." First image measures apprx 7-1/2" x 10-1/2". Second image measures apprx 10" x 14".
200/400 Sold $46.00
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