Engravings of Historical Figures

Detailed engravings featuring portraits of notable historical figures, framed within decorative elements, rich in historical context.

Portret van Hendrick Goltzius, Jacob Matham, 1617 print Portrait of Hendrick Goltius (1558-1616), painter and engraver, at the age of 59. Bust to the left, in oval. The oval is caught in an architectural frame with allegorical figures that refer to his artistry. On the left is 'Spirito' with Caduceus, on the right is 'Disegno' with drawing attributes. In the middle of the three graces. Above the portrait, a skull in the pediment, two horns of abundance and two trumpets. Haarlem paper engraving historical persons. portrait, self-portrait of painter. symbolic representations, allegories and emblems ~ drawing. Idea, Concept; 'Idea' (Ripa). ornament derived from architectural details. Graces (Charites), generally three in number; 'Gratie' (Ripa). honouring the artist. 'Cornucopia', Horn of Plenty. skull as symbol of 'Vanitas'

WELF IV. (I.), Duke of Bavaria.

Villiers, 1. Duke of Buckingham, George .

Sforza, Francesco.

Karl Vi., King of France.

Johann Galeazzo Visconti, Duke of Milan.

Heinrich VIII., King of England.

Portret van Hendrick Goltzius, Jacob Matham, 1617 print Portrait of Hendrick Goltius (1558-1616), painter and engraver, at the age of 59. Bust to the left, in oval. The oval is caught in an architectural frame with allegorical figures that refer to his artistry. On the left is 'Spirito' with Caduceus, on the right is 'Disegno' with drawing attributes. In the middle of the three graces. Above the portrait, a skull in the pediment, two horns of abundance and two trumpets. Haarlem paper engraving historical persons. portrait, self-portrait of painter. symbolic representations, allegories and emblems ~ drawing. Idea, Concept; 'Idea' (Ripa). ornament derived from architectural details. Graces (Charites), generally three in number; 'Gratie' (Ripa). honouring the artist. 'Cornucopia', Horn of Plenty. skull as symbol of 'Vanitas'

Portret van Amadeus IV van Savoye, Pierre François Giffart, after François de l'Ange, 1702 print Paris paper engraving historical persons

Portrait of Karel IV, King of France and Navarra, Jost Amman, 1598 print Nuremberg paper etching historical persons. ruler, sovereign. scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament

Borgia, Cesare Form Cutter: Stimmer, Tobias

Portrait of Johan Casimir, Paltsgraaf on the Rhine. Portrait of Johan Casimir, Paltsgraaf on the Rhine. Under the portrait riders in a forest.

Maximinus thrax, Roman emperor.

Visconti, Giovanni.

Witte II., King of the Saxons.

Portrait of King Ferdinand by Aragón. Portrait in oval list of King Ferdinand II from Aragón, also called Ferdinand de Katholieke. Bust to the left. Around the framework of the portrait five allegorical figures: at the top of history, with a book in one hand and in the other hand a torch, right war in armor, left peace with the caduceus, down right the river god Scaldis and at the bottom left of the personification of The Southern Netherlands (Belgica with the Lion).

Thurzo of Bethlemfalva, Katharina.

Karl III., The simple, King of West Franconia.

Urban VII., Papa Stecher: Hulsen, Friedrich Vandaption: 1601 / 1633Factable genesis: Frankfurt (Main)

Portrait of Albertus, to Mäintz and Magdeburg Ertzbischoff, Administrator in Halberstadt, Marggraf zu Brandenburg

Sforza, Lodovico.

Thorismund, King of the Westgoten.

Contarini, Niccolo.

Portrait of Marcus Antonius Sabellicus; Marcus Antonius Coccius Sabellicus. Portrait of the Venetian historian Marcus Antonius Sabellicus, in oval with peripheral. Under the portrait a cartouche with a latin fresh.

Ardier, Charles.

Sisenand, King of the Westgoten.

Knumens X., Papa loosen: Bertrand, Pierre (1600) Starts: Largessin, Nicolass, Nicolas The (3) Virlores

Skanderbeg 1651 / 1700

Portret Van Giovanni Gioviano Pontanus, Theodor de Bry, after Jean Jacques Boissard, 1669 print Portrait of Italian humanist Giovanni Gioviano Pontano, in Ovaal with edge. Pontano has a laurel wreath on his head. Under the portrait a Latin verse. Frankfurt am Main paper engraving

Portrait of Floris V, Count of Holland and Zeeland ..

Fileelfo, Francesco Publisher: Waldkirch, Konrad vonstecher: Stimmer, TobiasStorage Sort: Basel

Tahmasp I, Shah of Persia.

Syroth, Emmeran .

Jacopo di Landino.

. Prince Willem van Oranje (1533-1584) played a central role in the early years of the Dutch rebellion against the Spanish king. Here he is depicted as a leader of the uprising, dressed in military outs. Hendrick Goltzius must have been honored that he was already allowed to portray the Prince of Orange at the age of 23. The small representations in the impressive frame refer to Bible stories. The engraving of Willem van Oranje has the portrait of Charlotte de Bourbon as a pendant, his third wife. (RP-P-1940-258)

Benedikt XIII., Dad.

Suleiman II, Sultan of Turkey.

Falck, Michael.

Alidose, Francesco.

Ficino, Marsiglio.

Pharamond, King of Franconia.

Buffalmacco, bonamico.

Hahn, Heinrich.

Portrait van Dante Alighieri, Anonymous, after Tobias Stimmer, 1549 - 1577 print Print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing historical persons. scholar, philosopher (+ portrait of scholar, scientist). writer, poet, author

Amboise, Georges d '.

Chlodwig II., King of Franconia.

Unpacon, Erasmus Stecher: Dürr, Johann (1600)

Portret Van Dichter Dante Alighieri, Enea Vico (Possibly), After Giorgio Vasari, 1533 - 1567 print paper engraving historical persons. writer, poet, author

Whittington, Richard .

Jakob I. King of England Publisher: Passe, Crispyn DE (1) Publisher: Cologne

Albrecht, Markgrave of Brandenburg, Elector of Mainz Stecher: Dürer, Albrecht

Vladislaw II, Duke of Poland.

Künigl-Ehrenburg, Kaspar Ignaz Graf .

Konrad III., Elector of Mainz.

Coast, daisy.

Portrait of Pierre Gautier Chabot; Petrus Gualterius Chabotius. Portrait of the Humanist Pierre Gautier Chabot, in oval with peripheral. Under the portrait a cartouche with a latin fresh.

SILO REY DE ASTURIAS (-783) REY DE ASTURIAS DESDE EL AÑO 774 AL AÑO 783 - EFFIGIES ET SERIES REGUM HISPANIAE - GRABADO SIGLO XVII. Author: ARNOLDO VAN WESTERHOUT (1651-1725). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. ADOSINDA. SILO REY CAUDILLO DE ASTURIAS (774-783).

Sogliani, Giovanni Antonio.

Mino from Fiesole.

Ludwig XII., King of France.

Gritti, Andrea Form Cutter: Stimmer, Tobias

GRAEAUAN.

Portrait of the Plato

Portrait of Christ; Apps of Anton Francesco Doni; Medaglie del doni. Portrait of Christ, caught in an ornamented table.

Gaddi, cop

Werner, John.

Heinrich III., King of France.

Visconti, Matthew II. .

Portrait of Jacob Cay (Werkz. Approx. 1568-approx. 1590). Portrait of the German painter Jacob Cay (Werkz. Approx. 1566,1590), in an oval that has been caught in an ornamental frame, to which its weapon hangs. Surrounded by two putti (left and bottom right), each sitting on a dog. At the top left painting and right the sculpture. In the middle the owl of Minerva in cartouche with dating: 1588.

Coursewinth, König of Westgoten.

Nuremberg, Bussemacher, Johann, Amman, Jost, Portrait of Chlodio, King of the Franks, verso - handwritten in brown ink, print, book illustration, prints, verso - stamped, 158, height 117 mm, width 79 mm, Swiss, 1539 - 1591-03-15, print maker, printmaker, 1598 - 1598, paper, papier, etching, etchings, plate tone, Publication (Event), Publication, German - 1627, publisher

Nuremberg, Bussemacher, Johann, Amman, Jost, Portrait of Charles VI, King of France, verso - handwritten in brown ink, print, book illustration, prints, verso - stamped, 158, height 118 mm, width 78 mm, Swiss, 1539 - 1591-03-15, print maker, printmaker, 1598 - 1598, paper, papier, etching, etchings, plate tone, Publication (Event), Publication, German - 1627, publisher

Cotoner and Oleza, Nicola.

Portrait of Albrecht III Achilles, Keurst of Brandenburg.

Teeth, augistil.

Portrait of Johan Philips from Gebsattel, Frostbishop of Bamberg. Portrait of Johan Philips from Gebsattel, Frostbishop of Bamberg, in oval with peripheral. Above the portrait The bishopal weapon of bunattel. In addition to the weapon caution and a woman with a bird in her arms that are lined by a second bird.

Portret Van Jean Gautier de Sluse, Anonymous, After L. Fines, 1658 - 1699 print Portrait of the Cardinal Jean Gautier de Sluse. He wears a mozetta and a beret. Behind him a drapery. Under the oval frame are weapon with the cardinal hat. Shutter paper etching / engraving historical persons

Portrait of Fernelius Published 1574 Flanders. Etching, with engraving, on cream laid paper . Johannes Sambucus (Author)

Caracciolo, Marquis of Torrecusa, Carlo Andrea.

Bildnis des otavianvs from Strada

Portrait of Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Orange, Anonymous, 1606 print Portrait of Frederik Hendrik in an oval with edge. In a framework the beginning year of his governor. Entirely in a ornamented frame with a number of allegorical objects and animals. print maker: Low Countriespublisher: Leiden paper letterpress printing

Parmigianino .

Caracciolo, Marino.

Bust of St. Luke under a bar. Around it several allegorical objects from painting and sculpture, including the painter's coat of arms and an ox. In a frame four lines of Dutch text, Bust of Saint Luke, print maker: Gonzales van Heylen, (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Godfried Maes, (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1694, paper, letterpress printing, h 202 mm × w 157 mm

Giustiniani, Marco Antonio.

Zeno, Oströmischer Kaiser.

Portrait of Albrecht, Archduke of Austria, Anonymous, 1600 - 1699 print Portrait of Albrecht, Archduke of Austria, in an oval frame with edge script. In a framework are government period. Entirely in an ornamented, rectangular frame with a number of allegorical objects and animals. paper letterpress printing knighthood order of the Golden Fleece - insignia of a knighthood order, e.g.: badge, chain (with NAME of order)

Mirteo, Pietro.

Morosini, Francesco.

Column of Rome, Giacomo Sciarra.

Melissa Paul.

Doctors, Giuliano de '.

Sforza, Galeazzo Maria Herzog of Milan.

Julian rômischer Kaiser.

Portret Van Kardinaal Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros, Pedro Angel, 1604 print Toledo paper etching historical persons. cardinal

Portrait of Maximilian Hendrik van Bavaria as a donkey, Romeyn de Hooghe (attributed to), 1672 print Around portrait of Archbishop Maximilian van Keulen. When reversed, the print shows the head of a donkey that spits gold pieces. Fourth print in a series of six portraits of Willem III and his opponents in the year 1672. A verse of two lines around the portrait. Northern Netherlands paper etching

PortraT van Hans Rieter von und zu Kornburg, Hans Troschel, 1595 - 1628 print Germany paper engraving historical persons. armorial bearing, heraldry. baton of general

Portrait of Simone Martini, Italian painter born in Siena, c.1284-1344. Simone Sanese Pittore. Woodcut from Giorgio Vasaris Le vite de piu eccellenti pittori, scultori, et architettori, The Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors and Architects, Florence, 1678.

Fugger, Johann Jacob.

Portret van Alexander de Imola, Theodor de Bry, after Jean Jacques Boissard, c. 1597 - c. 1599 print Portrait of the Law Alexander de Imola, in Oval with a border. A praise under the portrait. Frankfurt am Main paper engraving

Portrait of Celsus. Unknown Artist (Flemish); written by Johannes Sambucus (Flemish, 1531-1584). Date: 1574. Dimensions: 194 × 193 mm (image/plate); 311 × 216 mm (sheet). Etching, with engraving, on cream laid paper. Origin: Flanders. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

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