Hendrik Goltzius "Punitio Tirannorum" antique engraving, 1578

Hendrik Goltzius "Punitio Tirannorum" antique engraving, 1578.

From „Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Christian and Profane Allegories”

Published by Philip Galle.

Condition as shown in the photographs; slight damage at the top and bottom. The margins with scenes and inscriptions have been cut away, leaving only the central area.

Dimensions 17.5x12.5 cm.

For comparison see the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, which holds an example from this series:

Title: Punitio Tirannorum, from "Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Christian and Profane Allegories"

Series/Portfolio: Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Christian and Profane Allegories

Artist: Hendrick Goltzius (Netherlandish, Mühlbracht 1558–1617 Haarlem)

Publisher: Philips Galle (Netherlandish, Haarlem 1537–1612 Antwerp)

Medium: Engraving

Dimensions: sheet: 10 3/16 x 7 5/16 in. (25.8 x 18.5 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953

Object Number: 53.601.14(64)