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CHRISTOFFEL JEGHER (after Rubens)
Susanna and the Elders
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Woodcut, circa 1633-36. 437x571 mm; 17
1
/
4
x22
1
/
2
inches, small margins. First state (of 2),
before Rubens’ address was removed from the block. Letters NG with a number 4
watermark.A brilliant, richly-inked and early impression of this extremely scarce woodcut,
with very strong contrasts, consistent with the earliest impressions of this subject.