BOYVIN, René (1530?-98):

Queen Ino addressing the Farmers, from a set of 26 plates after Léonard Thiry illustrating Le Livre de la Conqueste de la Toison d’or

Engraving. Robert-Dumesnil VIII,37,39;
IFF 173, first state of two before number,
as published in 1563

A fine impression trimmed between platemark and borderline and window-mounted. In excellent condition.
157 x 230mm.
$750
The scene is set in an elaborate frame such as would have been executed in plaster at the palace of Fontainebleau, where Thiry assisted Rosso Fiorentino on the decoration.