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89. Israel van Meckenem The Younger (German, active c. 1450-65)

"The Foolish Virgin", copper plate engraving on paper. Collector's stamp on verso. From the Lichtenstein collection. He was trained by his father and probably by Master E.S. Although a minor figure as a creative artist, most of his works were copies. He is important in history as the popularity of engraving became wide spread and he is also the first artist to engrave his own likeness in a double marriage portrait. Paper size apprx 3-3/16" x 4-11/16".



5,000/7,000   Sold $3,680.00
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