Description Title page of the drawing book “Eerste beginselen der teken-kunst,” depicting St. Luke’s ox with painter’s tools around its neck, symbolizing the patron saint of artists. Made by Frederik Bloemaert after Abraham Bloemaert. Medium: Engraving on hand-laid (verge) paper. Watermark: initials WV. Sheet size: 20 x 18.5 cm (7.87 x 7.28 inch). Image size: 12.5 x 15.9 cm. (4.92 x 6.26 inch). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. ST. LUKE, OX, DRAWING BOOK, BLOEMAERT, JOACHIM OTTENS, FREDERICK DE WIT, DUTCH ETCHING, TITLE PAGE | PCO-E21-33 BACKGROUND INFORMATION Published by Joachim Ottens and Frederick de Wit, Amsterdam, 1720. Reference: Roethlisberger 1993, T.155a. Biography engraver: Frederik Bloemaert (1614-1690) was a Dutch engraver, known for his work in reproducing Abraham Bloemaert’s designs. Biography artist: Abraham Bloemaert (1566-1651), a prominent Dutch painter and printmaker, specialized in religious and mythological scenes.
