Stradanus (Flemish, 1523-1605). Battle scene before city walls. Ink and wash heightened with white on laid paper laid on...

Description

Stradanus (Flemish, 1523-1605)
Battle scene before city walls
Ink and wash heightened with white on laid paper laid on card
9-7/8 x 14-5/8 inches (25.1 x 37.1 cm) (sheet)
Signed lower right and dated at center: 1566 / Ioan Strad

Property from the William A. Glaser Collection

PROVENANCE:
Christie's, New York, January 13, 1987, lot 31 (as German, Dutch, or Flemish School, 16th Century);
Acquired by the present owner from the above.

We thank Prof. Alessandra Baroni Vannucci for confirming the attribution to Stradanus based on high-resolution images.


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