VICO, Enea (1523-67):

Two Roman female Statues, one a Priestess, from a series of three plates of the antique statues in the palace of the Cardinal de Valle in Rome

Engraving, 1541. Bartsch 42, only state, as published by Antonio Salamanca
Watermark: Crest with letter M and star

A fine, early impression with inky plate edges and light plate tone, with thread margins. Minor smudging in the lower plate and at left, occurring during printing. In very good condition. 250 x 192mm.
$750

Bartsch indicates that the plates of this set are Vico’s earliest.