Rare-Antique Master Print-SELF-PORTRAIT-MEZZOTINT-van der Burch-1687-1750

Description Medium: Mezzotint on hand laid (verge) paper. Sheet size: 22.8 x 31.8 cm (8.98 x 12.52 inch). Image size: 15 x 16.5 cm. (5.91 x 6.5 inch). Condition: very good, given age. Light foxing, soiling and creasing. Paper loss in left and right margin, backed. Remains of paper from attachment on rear. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. SELF-PORTRAIT, ALBERTUS VAN DER BURCH, DUTCH ARTIST, MEZZOTINT, 17TH CENTURY, DELFT | PCO-E22-37 BACKGROUND INFORMATION Source: unknown, to be determined. State: Possibly a proof ed. before adding his monogram at bottom right. Reference: Hollstein (p. 224, unnumbered); Muller II (cat. 806); BM 1902,1011.7531. Biography engraver: Albertus van der Burch (active ca. 1687-1750) was a Flemish painter and mezzotint engraver, active in the Northern Netherlands. Known for his self-portrait and a few rare prints, he remains a somewhat obscure figure with few surviving works.