Moth Cushion Cover new Published by The Folio Society

Published by The Folio Society 2006

Total drop length is approximately 7cm

Ukraine origin

There is a crack along the frame (left hand side) where the gesso has come away from the timber frame~ this seems to be more separation of the materials rather than a structural crack and is still feels sound

In lovely vintage condition and presents nicely

Moth Cushion Cover new Published by The Folio SocietyMoth cushion cover featuring artwork by Jan Augustin van der Goes circa 1690 1700. "The tiny creatures of Jan Augustin van der Goes are so realistically drawn, it is as though they could creep off the paper at any moment. By using expensive vellum rather than plain paper, the artist transformed these little drawings into independent works of art. These kinds of miniatures were collected and kept in albums, just like mounted insects in specimen