Mezzotint. On laid paper with no watermark. 252 x 180 mm
by Schoonebeek, Adrian (c. 1658-1714)
Mezzotint. On laid paper with no watermark. 252 x 180 mm. Matted. Thread margins along the lefty side, otherwise trimmed at the platemark. Unidentifiable collector's mark on verso. Mezzotint. On laid paper with no watermark. 252 x 180 mm. Schoonebeek introduced mezzotint technique to Russia due to Tsar Peter I's invitation after his trip to the Dutch Republic in 1697-98. He became the hea of the engraving Chamber in Moscow (The Mezzotint, pg 91, carol wax). Hollstein 80, only state (Inventory #: 305059)