Sadeler I., Johannes The sleeping Nox. 1582. copper engraving on laid paper. 22 x 17.5 cm. Signed and dated in the plate. With Latin inscription in the plate. Mounted in spots under passepartout. Rare. - Holstein Dutch, 512 - After Thoed. Baern. Amsterodamus. - Fourth plate from a series with the four times of day. - Johann Sadeler I was an important Flemish engraver and graphic artist of the 16th century. He was the older brother of Raphael Sadeler I and the first of several engravers in the Sadeler family. - Trimmed to the edge of the image. Slight foxing. Small loss to lower margin and tear to upper margin. Splendid impression with strong contrasts in vibrant colour. Overall in very good condition. The sleeping Nox. Copper engraving on laid paper. Signed and dated in the plate. With Latin inscription in the plate. Mounted in spots under passepartout. - Rare. - After Thoed. Baern. Amsterodamus. - Fourth plate from a series with the four times of day. - Johann Sadeler I was an important Flemish engraver and printmaker of the 16th century. He was the older brother of Raphael Sadeler I and the first of several engravers in the Sadeler family. - Trimmed to the edge of the image. Slight foxing. Small loss to lower margin and tear to upper margin. Splendid impression with strong contrasts in vibrant colour. Overall in very good condition.