Antique Augsburg Germany Engelbrecht Religious Colored Engraving

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Offering a beautiful antique engraving from the 18th century, framed and under glass. This is a Martin Engelbrecht allegorical religious piece that illustrates Psalm XXXVI.

"How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights. For with you is the fountain of life;in your light do we see light. Oh, continue your steadfast love to those who know you, and your righteousness to the upright of heart!"

Martin Engelbrecht was one of the most prolific engravers and print sellers in Augsburg Germany, at the close of the 17th century. Along with his brother Christian, Martin dominated the print trade, producing some of the finest prints of his day. His outstanding portraits and landscape studies are beyond compare and his religious and allegorical engravings display a technical aptitude superior to many of his contemporaries.

This hand colored engraving measures 8 1/2" X 12 1/2". The paper appears to be somewhat yellowed but the colors hold true. There are no rips or tears however there is a wrinkle in the paper that runs from the top right corner to about half way down the engraving. The entire framed piece measures 15" X 19 1/2". All the text is in German and Latin. On the bottom left hand side is written: Lum. Pr. Sac. Caes. Maj. There is a small 1/4" tear or dark thread in the paper right here. On the right hand side is written: Martin Engelbrecht Sculp. et. exc.

Excellent and rare colored engraving.

This antique engraving came from my aunt's estate. She had a large number of old prints and paintings that had been stored for many years because she lived in foreign countries most of her life.

Item ID: RL 0154