Bidspirit auction | Boetius Adams Bolswert after Abraham

Boetius Adams Bolswert after Abraham Bloemaert - S. Paulus Simplex - Saint Paul the Simple - Plate 22: St Paulus Simplex, seated, looking to the ground, his hands folded in prayer; holding a book on his lap. Engraving by Boetius Adams Bolswert after Abraham Bloemaert, published in Antwerp, 1619. Boetius Adams Bolswert was a prominent Flemish engraver born in the late 16th century, known for his masterful and detailed engravings. He worked closely with Peter Paul Rubens, one of the most influential artists of the Baroque period, producing prints that disseminated Rubens' works to a wider audience. Bolswert's engravings are celebrated for their technical skill and artistic quality, contributing significantly to the spread of Baroque art throughout Europe. His works remain highly regarded in the history of printmaking for their precision and beauty. Provenance: The Winfield Robbins print collection of Arlington, Massachusetts. Dimensions: 15 cm 10 сm Artist or Maker: Boetius Adams Bolswert Medium: Engraving Date: 1619