S. Christina virgo et martyr. 1592.
Johann Bussemecher (1580-1613)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1592
Materials
Place of origin
Germany
Collection
Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire
NT 3115459.19
Summary
Single plate engraving within foliage border, four putti surrounding oval image of St. Christina with arrow. Signed: Iohann Bussemecher excu Con. Gol. fecit. "Constantia" at head within cartouche. Motto: "Nobilis virgo ob Christi fidem capite raso et corpore nudo ad idolum ducta, postea serpentibus objecta, et multos alios cruciatus passa, ultimò sagittis confixa. 285"
Bibliographic description
1 sheet (21 cm x 16 cm) . 4to.. Pasted to verso of plate 13 of 'Kunstbüchlein' (1596).. Binding: Seventeenth-century full green paper over boards; tiny fragments of earlier printed waste visible (liturgical music?).
Makers and roles
Johann Bussemecher (1580-1613), engraver (printmaker) Conradt Golz (1560-1597), artist