Lot 251: Antonio da Trento (c. 1510 - c. 1550) after Parmigianino (1503-1540)

Antonio da Trento (c. 1510 - c. 1550) after Parmigianino (1503-1540)
The Martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul (Bartsch 28-II)
chiaroscuro woodcut printed from three blocks in two shades of blue and green, circa 1527, with an indistinct circular watermark, a slightly faded impression of the second, final state, trimmed to or just into the borderline, with a few touches of pen and ink, skilfully repaired splits and paper losses in the centre of the subject, some repaired tears at the upper and lower sheet edges and a few made-up areas to the right top corner and upper centre, other minor repairs
B., S. 288 x 480 mm.