Christoffel van Sichem II (ca. 1577-1658)
Beautiful hand coloured woodcut by Christoffel van Sichem II (ca. 1577-1658) issued for the Greek / Latin edition of Dutch neo-Latin poet, humanist and Leiden Professor of Greek, Daniel Heinsius (1580-1655).
Published 1647
Hand colouring later.
15.1 x 9 cm
The Fisherman
A Fisherman had no luck. Just before going home a large fish jumped into his boat making his day.
Patience has its own reward.
Offered on full text leaf with complete fable.
