Original, unsteelfaced copper plate for the engraving, 1552. 103x62 mm; 4x2 1/2 inches. Ex-collection Robert Scholtz, Budapest (1834-1912), a notable collector of Northern old master prints, whose collection, which included "les Plus belles estampes d'Aldegrever," according to Lugt, was auctioned by H.G. Gutekunst, Stuttgart, May, 10-13, 1911 (Lugt 2241), with his label, numbered "755" in ink, verso.
Original copperplates for old master prints are extremely scarce. An impression of this subject is illustrated at the left (lot 20). Bartsch 128.
