The divine charge to the three estates.

4 engravings, 20,5 x 24,7 cm, signed "MHeemskerck Inventor" and numbered (wide margins, warm toned paper).

Stuck by upper corners under passe-partout.

Complete series of 4 engr. representing the four estates in the third edition: 1. The Lord assigning duties to the three estates. - 2. The pope performing religious duties. - 3. The king administering justice. - 4. The people labouring in the fields (pl. in 2nd st.).
Ref. New Hollstein (P. Galle), 299-302.