Lot 171: ANDREA MANTEGNA (CIRCA 1431-1506) The Risen Christ between Saints Andrew and Longinus Sheet 311 x 292 mm.

ANDREA MANTEGNA (CIRCA 1431-1506)
The Risen Christ between Saints Andrew and Longinus
engraving and drypoint, circa 1470, on laid paper, watermark Quatrefoil (Martineau 12, variant of Briquet 6327, circa 1503), a good, strong impression of this rare print, trimmed to the subject (as is common), a paper loss at the lower right corner, very skilfully backed and made-up with pen and ink, other losses and repairs at the sheet edges, some repaired paper splits and holes elsewhere, the densely hatched areas enhanced in grey wash, occasional touches of pen and ink, other smaller defects
Sheet 311 x 292 mm.

Unidetified, initials C.F. in a rectangle (not in Lugt).