Raphael Sadeler I (1560 - 1628 ) - The Irish Bishop Disibodus in a forest

The H. Disibodus, an Irish bishop eighth century after Christ in Germany founded the monastery Disibodenberg. Disibodus is reading in a forest. In the background, three monks at work.

Engraved by Raphael Sadeler (1560-1628) after a design by n Maarten De Vos ( 1532- 1603 )

From the series Sylvae Sacrae Monumenta (1594).

Reference:
The Illustrated Bartsch 113-1 (2)
Hollstein Dutch 132 ( Sadeler, Raphael )
Hollstein Dutch 1022 (de Vos)


This is a good early impression wit nice contrast and no wear at the engraved lines. Trimmed on plate border. With borders on a collection sheet.

In this printing quality rather rare.