The fountain of Hercules in Augsburg (after Adriaen de Vries)
Jan Harmensz Muller (Amsterdam 1571 - Amsterdam 1628)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1602
Materials
Paper, hessian
Measurements
465 mm (Length)360 mm (W)
Order this imageCollection
Kingston Lacy Estate, Dorset
NT 1252326
Summary
Print, engraving, The fountain of Hercules in Augsburg (after Adriaen de Vries) by Jan Harmensz Muller (Amsterdam 1571 - Amsterdam 1628). Engraving backed with hessian, of a classical fountain, . These 17th century engravings are not in good condition but stable and at some time have been housed in loose leaf book which has left holes with rusted edges. Whether the hessian backing was applied as a repair/strengthening or as a backing possibly for applying to walls direct (print room style) is not clear.
Marks and inscriptions
'Fons Ex Marmore Aurichalco cum Imaginibus Herculis, engraved by Adrien de Vries Sculptor after Wolfg. Rilian'
Makers and roles
Jan Harmensz Muller (Amsterdam 1571 - Amsterdam 1628), engraver (printmaker) Adriaen de Vries (Hague c.1545 -1626), engraver (printmaker)