18th Century Portrait Engravings

Engravings of prominent individuals from the 18th century, often framed elegantly, reflecting the portraiture style of the period.

Portrait of Joannes Nomsz, Jacob Houbraken, After Jacobus Versteegen, 1779 print Bust to the right of Joannes Nomsz in an oval. The portrait rests on a plinth on which e four -line fresh in Dutch. Amsterdam paper engraving

Portrait of IOH. Henricvs Bvrckhard

Rösel by Rosenhof, August Johann.

Portrait van Michael Heinrich Griebner, Johann Martin Bernigeroth, after Heinrich Leichner, 1735 print Leipzig paper engraving historical persons. book

Portrait of Christian Jacob Seyler, Johann Martin Bernigeroth, After J.e. Heintze, 1759 print Leipzig paper engraving historical persons. book. bookshelves. ink-well. quill

Derichs, Sophonias de.

Martin Folkes 1742 William Hogarth British. Martin Folkes 399571

Self-portrait of Johann Gottlieb Glume, print maker: Johann Gottlieb Glume, (mentioned on object), Johann Gottlieb Glume, (mentioned on object), 1749, paper, etching, h 130 mm × w 109 mm

Leube, Michael .

Weisse, Christian Felix Publisher: Nicolai, Friedrichmaler: Mylius, Carl Heinrichstecher: Schleuen, Johann David (the elderly) publishing house: Szczecin

Portrait of librettist Pietro Metastasio Portraits of famous Italians in ovals , print maker: Paolo Caronni, (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Paolo Caronni, (mentioned on object), Italy, 1789 - 1842, paper, engraving, h 298 mm × w 215 mm

Portrait of Engelbertus Matthias Engelberts, pastor in Hoorn, Netherlands, portrait of Engelbertus Matthias Engelberts, print maker: Reinier Vinkeles (I), (mentioned on object), after: Jacobus Buys, (mentioned on object), publisher: Yntema & Tieboel, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1784, paper, etching, engraving, h 169 mm × w 108 mm

Fabricius, Johann Andreas .

LOUIS XV known as Le Bien-aime (The well-beloved) King of France 1715 - 1774 Date: 1710-1774

Portrait of Frederik II the Great, King of Prussia, Pieter Tanjé, After Antoine Pesne, 1740 - 1761 print Portrait of Frederik II the great king of Prussia. On his chest the order sign of the high order of the black eagle. At the bottom of the margin he is called Frederik III instead of Frederik II. Amsterdam paper engraving / etching knighthood order

The bridge of the Plessis-Gestion, Guillaume de.

Schmid, Konrad Arnold Publisher: Nicolai, Friedrichmaler: Matthieu, Leopoldstecher: Hen, Eberhard Siegfriedverlagsort: Szczecin

Portrait of Sybrand Feichtama. Portrait of the poet Sybrand Feestama.

Portret van Johann Jacob Huber, Carl Gottlieb Rasp, after Werner Kobold, 1762 - 1807 print paper engraving historical persons

Portrait of Martin Folkes. Portrait bust in oval to the left of the English archaeological and antiquarian martin folkes, bareheads. The oval frame is on a pillow on which a hat, hammer and a staff lie. On the right of the portrait, two medallions are displayed on paper with the depicting of a man and woman, various measuring instruments were shown above. To the left of the portrait is a portrait bust on a pillar. The show is framed by a richly decorated list of coats of arms in the corners.

Attignant, Gabriel Charles de.

Fleuriau, Louis Gaston.

Börner, Friedrich.

Portrait of Lodewijk Ernst, Duke of Brunswijk-Wolfenbüttel, Jacob Houbraken, After Jean-Etienne Liotard, After Aert Schouman, 1757-1759 print Bust to the right of Lodewijk Ernst, Duke of Brunswijk-Wolfenbüttel in an oval. The portrait rests on a plinth on which an empty field for its name. Amsterdam paper engraving / etching

Portrait of François-Paul de Neufville de Villeroy. Pierre-Imbert Drevet (French, 1697-1739); after Jean-Baptiste Santerre (French, 1651-1717). Date: 1726-1736. Dimensions: 246 × 177 mm (image); 249 × 181 mm (sheet, cut within platemark). Engraving on ivory laid paper. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

Edging, Philipp Reichsgraf von.

Portrait of Koenraad Hovens, Reinier Vinkeles (I), After Charles Howard Hodges, 1786 - 1809 print Portrait of Koenraad Hovens, member of the National Assembly. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving

Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, Ferdinand Leopold Anton Graf.

Bildnis des just Moeser

Bauer, Johann Gottfried.

Portrait of Johannes Christianus Hespe.

Portrait of Pieter Steijn Mr. Pieter Steyn (title on object), bust to the right of Pieter Steijn in an oval. The portrait rests on a ledge on which his name and information are written in three lines in Dutch, Pieter Steijn, Jacob Houbraken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1759, paper, etching, h 179 mm × w 117 mm

Portrait of Martin Folkes. Portrait bust in oval to the left of the English archaeological and antiquarian martin folkes, bareheads. The oval frame is on a pillow on which a hat, hammer and a staff lie. On the right of the portrait, two medallions are displayed on paper with the depicting of a man and woman, various measuring instruments were shown above. To the left of the portrait is a portrait bust on a pillar. The show is framed by a richly decorated list of coats of arms in the corners.

Piron, Alexis.

Portrait of Michiel Samuel de Mestral (1692-1750), Portrait of Michiel Samuel de Mestral, draughtsman: Mattheus Verheyden, 1723, paper, h 258 mm × w 213 mm

Junker, Johannes publisher: Gleditsch, Johann Gottliebeiter: Bernigeroth, Martin supplement: Leipzig

Portrait of artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo; Joannes Baptista Tiepolo Picctor.

Paolucci, Camillo.

France, Joseph of.

Henry Harry Woodward (1714-1777), English actor, comedian and pantomimist, famous for his role as Bobadil in Ben Jonson's Every Man in his Humour. In oval frame, bordered with curtains, flowers and dramatic mask, with vignette of harlequin and woman. Copperplate engraving published in London, 18th century.

Portrait of John Tillotson Johannes Tillotson (title on object), Bust to the left of John Tillotson, Archbishop of Canterbury, in an oval with an inscription in Dutch and with his weapon at the bottom. The portrait rests on a ledge on which a six-line verse in Dutch, John Tillotson, Jacob Houbraken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1708 - 1766, paper, engraving, h 180 mm × w 139 mm

Jonson Van Ceulen, Cornelis.

Averani, GiusePPePear: Bleyswyck, Franis Vanclos: Bleyswyck, Francois Van

Perefixe de Beaumont. Dated: 1666. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Nicolas Pitau I after Pierre Mignard I.

Amsterdam, Houbraken, Jacob, Portrait of Alexander Pope, verso lower left - stamped, Alexander Pope, half-length in an oval ornamental medallion. He rests his left elbow on a table next to him. Below the portrait is a spread-out cloth with three suspension points., print, prints, height 162 mm, width 114 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1698-12-25 - 1780-11-14, print maker, printmaker, 1708 - 1780, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), etching

Gowin Knight. Etching by B. Wilson, 1751, after himself.

Daulle, Jean, work, Charles Alexandre de Lorraine, bust, (1000 - 2000), copperplate, graphic, plate 26.3x17, 5; image 16.5x14.3 oval, leaf 26.3x17.5

'John Ellis (b. 1698 d. 1791)', 1907. Artist: Unknown.

Portrait of Johann Gottfried Kraus, Martin Berbigeroth, 1732 print Leipzig paper engraving historical persons

Portrait of Louis XV. Artist: After Jean Étienne Liotard (Swiss, Geneva 1702-1789 Geneva); Gilles Jacques Petit (active Paris, 18th century). Dimensions: plate: 10 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. (26.7 x 18.7 cm)sheet: 10 7/8 x 7 11/16 in. (27.7 x 19.5 cm). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Portrait van Albrecht von Haller, Johann Friedrich Bause, 1773 print print maker: Leipzigafter painting by: Bernpublisher: Leipzig paper engraving / etching historical persons

Portrait of Johann Rudolph Engau

Portrait of Henri Adriaen Verrassel, Lambertus Antonius Claessens, after Andreas Bernardus de Quertmont, c. 1792 - 1834 print Portrait bust of Henri Adrien Verrassel, in medallion. Under the portrait a garland and its name and functions. paper etching / engraving

Lichtenberg, Georg Christoph Stecher: Riepenhausen, Ernst Ludwig

Portrait of Gerrit Hooft Junior, Jacob Houbraken, After Joseph Marinkel, 1800 - 1853 print Bust to the left of Gerrit Hooft Junior in an oval. The portrait rests on a ledge on which a four -line verse in Latin. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving

Pfshffer of Wyer, Franz Ludwig Schabürgerler: Haid, Johann Eliasfactic State of origin: Augsburg

Rocher of Roddes de la Mornlière, Charles.

Zeviani, Giovanni Verardo .

Metastasio, Pietro.

Borsche, Johann Christoph .

Necker, Christmas Joseph.

Portrait of Gustave III, King of Sweden, Portrait of King Gustave III of Sweden, print maker: Cornelis van Noorde, (mentioned on object), Friedrich Reclam, (mentioned on object), Haarlem, 1773, paper, etching, engraving, h 120 mm × w 173 mm

Doria, Giorgio.

Zanon, Antonio.

Portret Van Gerard van Swieten, John Philip Binder, 1760 - 1811 print Boeda paper etching / engraving historical persons. armorial bearing, heraldry

Tempelhoff, Georg Friedrich Ludwig of.

Portrait of pastor Willem de Koning, Benjamin Samuel Bolomey, 1791 print Portrait of Willem de Koning, pastor in The Hague. On a plaque under the portrait his name, function and a praise. The Hague paper etching wig

Weirotter, Franz Edmund.

Gerstenberg, Heinrich Wilhelm von Publer: Dyck, Johann Gottfriedstecher: Schreyer, Johann Friedrich Moritzstecher: Schulze, Christian Gottfriedverlagsort: Leipzig

Engelland, Michael Christoph .

Cromwell, Oliver .

Schosulan, Jacob.

Portrait bust in oval to the left of Albert van Ryssel, Major General in 1787, Portrait of Albert van Ryssel Albertus van Ryssel, Major General , print maker: Jan Kobell (I), (mentioned on object), Smit, (mentioned on object), 1787 - 1833, paper, etching, h 168 mm × w 146 mm

Portrait of Jacob Houbroken; Jacobus Houbraken. Portrait of halves of Jacobhoubaken, sitting in front of a curtain, with a print in his hand. Under the portrait His name and data in two rules in Dutch.

Bianchini, Francesco Radierer: Rotari, Pietroerscheinungsort: Rom

Self-portrait of Jacob de Wit, Jacob de Wit, 1705 - 1754, draughtsman: Jacob de Wit, draughtsman: anonymous, Jacob de Wit, (possibly), 1705 - 1754, paper, pen, h 142 mm × w 122 mm

Büsching, Anton Friedrich Painter: Eriksen, Vigiliusecher: Schmidt, Georg Friedrich

Portrait of Ceasare from Lignano Brancadoro. Portrait of ceasare from Lignano Brancadoro, Archbishop of Nisibi and superior of the Dutch mission. Under the portrait miter, staff and crucifix. At the top right: xxii.d.pl.ix

Helvetius, Claude Adrien .

Self-Portrait; Marco Benefial (Italian, 1684 - 1764); 1731; Red chalk on paper; 35.4 x 23 cm (13 15,16 x 9 1,16 in.)

Portrait of Franz Anton Graf Harrach, who served as Prince-Bishop of Salzburg from 1709 to 1727, created using chalk, brush, ink, and laved techniques, highlighting ecclesiastical attire and formal portraiture.

Károlyi von Nagy Károly, Anton Graf.

Jerusalem, Johann Friedrich Wilhelm.

Portrait of Robert Hennebo Robert Hennebo (title on object), Portrait to the right of Robert Hennebo in an oval. Below the portrait, a four-line verse in Dutch., Robert Hennebo, Jacob Houbraken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1737, paper, engraving, h 146 mm × w 97 mm

Ludwig Gruno, Landgrave of Hessen-Homburg.

Jean-Charles-Philibert Trudaine. Dated: 1774. Dimensions: plate: 19.3 x 13.8 cm (7 5/8 x 5 7/16 in.) sheet: 20.8 x 14.9 cm (8 3/16 x 5 7/8 in.). Medium: etching on laid paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Augustin de Saint-Aubin after Charles-Nicolas Cochin II.

D u shouts JAN Shield, Jacques Eg Ide.

Küttner, Karl Gottlob Painter: Table leg, FriedrichStecher: Zschoch, Christian Gottfriedstecher: Schulze, Christian Gottfried

Portrait of Karol Linneusz; Engleheart, Timothy Stansfeld (1803-1879), Grünewald & Cooke (Atelier; Darmstadt; Ca 1840-1848); 1843 (1843-00-00-1843-00-00);

Kruger, Johann Gottlob Publisher: Gleditsch, Johann Friedrich (the Younger) Stecher: Sysang, Johann Christopherlagsort: Leipzig

Portrait of Adriaan Pietersz. Loosjes, Reinier Vinker (I), after Wybrand Hendriks, 1796 print Portrait of the poet, writer and bookseller Adriaan Pietersz. Loosjes. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving

Three-Quarters-Length Portrait Study of a Man Seated at a Desk with a Dog. Artist: Circle of Joseph van Aken (Flemish, Antwerp () ca. 1699-1749 London (active Britain)). Dimensions: sheet: 12 5/16 x 10 1/16 in. (31.2 x 25.6 cm). Date: ca. 1740-60.After training in Antwerp, the young Van Aken went to London, where he specialized in painting draperies. The leading portraitists there, including Joseph Highmore, Thomas Hudson, and Allan Ramsay, often painted only a sitter's face, relying on Van Aken to finish the rest of the figure. His work became ubiquitous, to the point that the collector and writer Horace Walpole remarked wryly: "As in England almost everybody's picture is painted, so almost every painter's works were painted by Van Aken."An assistant probably made this portrait study, using black and white chalk to describe the elements of the costume, with brown ink used to refine details. The design was then overlaid with a graphite grid to allow it to be transferred accurately o

Maistaire, Michel.

Less, Gottfried .

Portret van François Paul de Neufville de Villeroy, Pierre Imbert Drevet, After Jean -Baptiste Santerre, 1713 - 1731 print France paper engraving historical persons. ornament ~ medallion. armorial bearing, heraldry

Abel Francois Poisson, Marquis de Marigny. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Johann Georg Wille after Louis Tocqué.

Portrait of Jan Scharp, Sophia Wilhelmina Evans, after Gijsbertus Johannus van den Berg, 1791 print Oval portrait of Jan Scharp, pastor in Rotterdam. Under the portrait are name and a Dutch verse of six lines. print maker: Rotterdamafter drawing by: RotterdamAmsterdam paper

Gellert, Christian Fürchtegott.

Portrait of Jean-Franois Delacroix, print maker: Lambertus Antonius Claessens, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, c. 1792 - c. 1808, paper, engraving, h 235 mm × w 130 mm

Pichault of Martinière, Germain.

Gottsched, Johann Christoph Eraser: Pfenninger, HeinrichDation: 1764/1815

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