Lot Essay
After the lower right-hand section of Lucas' engraving of the Conversion of Saint Paul (Bartsch 394).
A group of finely-dressed soldiers in procession, some mounted
Details
Follower of Lucas van Leyden
A group of finely-dressed soldiers in procession, some mounted
with inscription 'Lucas van Leyden'
pen and brown ink, grey wash , brown ink framing lines, losses
193 x 314 mm.; and a drawing after Guercino's Investiture of Saint William, and a drawing after Nicolas Berchem (3)
A group of finely-dressed soldiers in procession, some mounted
with inscription 'Lucas van Leyden'
pen and brown ink, grey wash , brown ink framing lines, losses
193 x 314 mm.; and a drawing after Guercino's Investiture of Saint William, and a drawing after Nicolas Berchem (3)
Provenance
(1) C. Ploos van Amstel (L. 3002), with his extensive inscription (partly erased, verso).
W. Roscoe, according to an inscription by Esdaile.
W. Esdaile (L. 2617), with his attribution 'Lucas van Leyden' and inscription 'This design was engrav'd by him & is one of the most considerable & rare of his works. Vide Bartsch. Cat. de Lucas de Leyde p. 72'; Christie's, London, 11-16 June 1838, lot 512.
W. Roscoe, according to an inscription by Esdaile.
W. Esdaile (L. 2617), with his attribution 'Lucas van Leyden' and inscription 'This design was engrav'd by him & is one of the most considerable & rare of his works. Vide Bartsch. Cat. de Lucas de Leyde p. 72'; Christie's, London, 11-16 June 1838, lot 512.
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This lot is withdrawn