79/152

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

**79/152 by Michel Natalis (1640)** Step into the intricate world of 17th-century engraving with *79/152*, a masterful print by Flemish artist Michel Natalis, dated 1640. Measuring 370 mm high by 236 mm wide, this work exemplifies the precision of copperplate engraving, a technique that allowed artists to reproduce detailed images with remarkable fidelity. The title suggests it is the 79th plate in a larger series of 152, a common practice for disseminating art widely during the Baroque era, when printmaking bridged the gap between elite patronage and broader audiences. Engravings like this ...