H. Christoffel, RP-P-OB-17.483, Adam Elsheimer, between 1658 and 1727

Identification title(s): h. Christopher. Object type: print object number: rp-p-ob-17. 483. Catalog reference: hollstein dutch 36-2(2). Note: copy. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark; verso, stamped: lugt 240. Description: saint christopher wades through a river by the light of the moon with the christ child on his shoulders. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: anonymous, after a print by: wallerant vaillant, after a painting by: cornelis van poelenburch after a design by: adam elsheimer (mentioned on object). Dating: 1658 - 1727. Physical characteristics: mezzotint. Material: paper technique: mezzotint. Dimensions: plate edge: h 177 mm × w 222 mm. Subject: what: the giant and martyr christophorus; possible attributes: palm-tree (with bunches of dates, or withered), infant christmoonlight. Acquisition: transfer of management 1816. Date: between 1658 and 1727.