Het leven der doorluchtige Nederlandsche en eenige Hoogduitsche schilders [...].

2 vol., 8vo; front. and 52 pl. (text n.c.).

Contemp. marbled sheep, gilt-orn. spines with raised bands, marbled edges (joints sl. rubbed).

Third and last edition of the "Schilder-boeck" by the "Dutch Vasari" and mannerist painter Van Mander (1548-1606), this one concerning only Flemish and German painters, with interesting notes by J. de Jongh. Engr. ill. (complete): front. by S. Fokke, portrait of Van Mander and 51 pl. by Jean Ladmiral representing about 150 portraits. Titles in red and black.
Ref. BB IV:47:M-105. - STCN. - Cp. Arntzen & Rainwater H69.