Lot 2: Cristofano Robetta (1462- after 1522)

Cristofano Robetta (1462- after 1522)
The Adoration of the Magi (Bartsch 6)
engraving, circa 1510-15, on 18th century paper without watermark, a good but later impression, with margins, an 18th century inscription in brown ink verso, faintly showing through recto; together with Man tied to a Tree by Eros (Allegory of Love) (B. 25), by the same hand, a later impression, with margins, both with foxing, otherwise in good condition
P. 305 x 275 mm., S. 324 x 290 mm. (B. 6)
P. 300 x 275 mm., S. 322 x 285 mm. (B. 25) (2)

These two engravings were printed from two sides of the same copper plate. Known in only very few lifetime impressions, it was re-discovered by Vallardi and re-printed between 1790 and 1810, from which these impressions date. The plate is now in the British Museum.