Paulus Potter (1625 - 1654). "La Mazette" etching on laid paper after the original by a master engraver. Original etching was created 1600's. This impression is well more than 120 years old. Published circa 1870's. This is not a modern print. The strike is crisp and the lines are sharp. (Plate size/Image size 6 x 9 1/4 inches) Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Additional Notes: specialized in animals in landscapes, usually with a low point of view. Before Potter died of tuberculosis, 28-years old, he succeeded in producing about a hundred paintings, working continuously.