De geheime illumineer-konst [...]. Eerste stuk [- Tweede stukje, - Derde en laatste stukje].

Amsterdam, G. Bom, 1770-1775

Hammer price: € 550

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3 parts in 1 vol., 8vo: [4]-108-[8], [4]-118-[6], [2]-160-[12] pp. (some spotting).

Contemp. quarter vellum, covers with marbled paper, flat spine titled in ink. Good copy.

Very rare artist's manual on the "secrets" of painting and illuminating, by J.B. Pictorius ("Een liefhebber der konsten"). With hundreds of recipes for all kinds of paints, gums, varnish and other materials, techniques for drawing all kinds of subjects, etc. Complete copy in 3 parts: parts I & II in 2nd ed. (1770 & 1775; 1st. 1747 & 1770), part III in 1st ed. (1770). Stocklist at the end.
Ref. STCN.
Prov. Frédéric Verachter (1797-1870), Antwerp archivist and collector (ms. entry). - Jesuits Leuven (libr. tickets).