3790A

Saint Peter the Apostle

Artist: Theodore van Merlen (active in the 17th century)
Title: Saint Peter the Apostle
Date: 17th century
Medium: Engraving (with later illumination). The portrait is after an engraving by Cornelis van Caukercken (1626-1680), which is itself after an oil painting by Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641) ca. 1620. The ornamental frame comes from an anonymous inverted copy of the Caukercken engraving.
Photo Source: Cartaantica di Marco Betini / eBay
Item: 3790A