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The Opening of the Fifth and Sixth Seals, from The Apocalypse (B. 65; M., Holl. 168)
woodcut, 1498, on laid paper, from the Latin Text Edition of 1511, trimmed to or just outside the borderline, scattered foxing, a repaired tear at the top left from the cloud above the sun to the angel's wing, a small made up hole to the right of the moon, remains of old paper at places on the reverse, other minor defects, framed
L. 15 5/16 x 11 1/8in. (388 x 282mm.)
The Opening of the Fifth and Sixth Seals, from The Apocalypse (B. 65; M., Holl. 168)
woodcut, 1498, on laid paper, from the Latin Text Edition of 1511, trimmed to or just outside the borderline, scattered foxing, a repaired tear at the top left from the cloud above the sun to the angel's wing, a small made up hole to the right of the moon, remains of old paper at places on the reverse, other minor defects, framed
L. 15 5/16 x 11 1/8in. (388 x 282mm.)
Provenance
Unidentified collector's blindstamp recto, Crowned Coat-of-Arms