Historical Portrait Engravings

Engravings of notable historical figures, showcasing intricate designs and the classical style of portraiture throughout various periods.

Anhalt, Wolfgang Fürst.

Portrait of Jean Duvergier de Hauranne, Jean Morin, 1610 - 1650 print France paper etching historical persons

Scheplitz, Joachim.

Lions, Ludovico.

Tadeás Hájek. Photograph after a woodcut ().

Pálffy von Erdöd, Stephan Chart.

Portrait in oval frame of Cardinal Volumnio Bandinelli Bust to the right Top left the coat of arms of Pope Alexander VII, top right the coat of arms of Cardinal Volumnio Bandinelli The print has a Latin caption with details of the person portrayed, Portrait of Cardinal Volumnio Bandinelli Portraits of Cardinals Effigies cardinalium nunc viventium , print maker: Albertus Clouwet, (mentioned on object), after: Pier Francesco Mola, (mentioned on object), publisher: Giovanni Giacomo de'Rossi, (mentioned on object), Rome, 1667 - 1679, paper, engraving, h 193 mm × w 144 mm

Portrait of Abraham Gorlaeus, 1580 print Abraham Gorlaeus (van Gooorle) (1549-1609), collector of antique coins and gemmen, sitting at a table, writing in a book. A bookcase against the back wall. At the top left his family crest. In Oud Holland (see documentation) it was stated that the portrayed person is not Abraham, but his brother David (1550-1612). paper engraving armorial bearing, heraldry. historical persons. study; 'studiolo'; library. neck-gear ~ clothing (with NAME) (+ men's clothes). clothing for the upper part of the body (DOUBLET) (+ men's clothes). sleeves (+ men's clothes). book. scholar in his study. writing-table, writing-desk. writing and letters (+ scholar, scientist (at work))

Denture, Caspar.

Portrait of Henricus Corvinus. Portrait of the pharmacist born in Delft Henricus Corvinus, around whom had formed a cultural circle in Rome, at the age of 82

PEDRO MENENDEZ DE AVILES-1574-GENERAL DE LA ARMADA(1519/74). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Cujacius, Jakob Unbannaged Kestener Detention: 1626/1675

Wolfgang Wilhelm, Pfalzgraf von Neuburg.

Martin van Tromp. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jonas Suyderhoff after Hendrik Gerritsz Pot.

Portrait of Timotheus de Sayer, pastor in the Gooiland,, Portrait of Timotheus de Sayer, print maker: Theodor Matham, Northern Netherlands, 1658 - 1676, paper, engraving, h 360 mm × w 265 mm

Gambacciaians, Francesco.

Portrait of Paulus Buisius

Column, Girolamo.

Bocskay, Stephan Publisher: Caymox, Balthasarstecher: Kilian, Lucas

Portrait of Samuel Ampzing, Jonas Suyderhoef, After Frans Hals, 1645 - 1684 print Portrait of Samuel Ampzing, pastor and poet in Haarlem, at the age of 40 with a book in the right hand. In the middle of his motto: Sursum Animus. At the bottom of the margin an eight -line verse in Dutch. Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper engraving writer, poet, author

Széchenyi-Sárvár und upper countryside, Georg Graf.

Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II, 1552-1612. Rudolphus II, Austriacus, King of Bohemia, Archduke of Austria, King of Hungary and Croatia. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697.

Sixtus, Rippertus .

Portrait of Hans de Ries at the age of 66, Willem Jacobsz Delff, after Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt, 1619 - 1620 print Portrait of Hans de Ries at the age of 66, breastpiece in austere clothing in ovale frame with Dutch inscription. In the Dutch Vers in Six lines. Delft paper engraving functionaries and dignitaries (with NAME) ~ episcopal Protestant churches

Rehringen, Heinrich of.

Michelangelo Buonarroti .

Krzysztof Radziwiłł the Great Lithuanian hetman Christoforvs Radzivilivs of Grace DVX Bierzae and Dvbinki. Prince of St. Empire or Not Exercetvs Lithvani Predctvs General etc. unknown

Portrait of Jan Henrich Jarichs van der Ley, Pieter Feddes van Harlingen, 1619 - 1623 print BostePortret of the Frisian mathematician Jan Henrich Jarichs van der Ley, depicted in Cartouche with a border script on ovale frame and a caption. The edge writing states name and age. Under the show a inscription in Latin. print maker: Frieslandafter painting by: FrieslandNetherlands paper etching

Esterházy, Baron Zu Galántha, Paul.

Condess, Louis PRESSISEN AVAILABLE DIFFERING DEATING: 1575/1625

Stenius, Nicolaas, Amsterdam, Visscher, Cornelis (II), Haarlem, Portrait of Pieter Isbrandi, verso - stamped, Pieter Isbrandi with a book in his hand. In the margin a poem of praise., print, prints, height 302 mm, width 217 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1629 - 1658-01-16, print maker, printmaker, 1638 - 1658, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), writer

Czobor de czoborszentmiklos, Imre Baron.

Canisius, Petrus Stecher Watchman, Domenico

Palladio, Andrea.

Markus of Aviano.

Portrait of Samuel ampzing. Portrait of Samuel ampzing, pastor and poet in Haarlem, at the age of 40 with a book in the right hand. Middle above his motto: Sursum Animus. At the bottom of the margin a eight-line verse in Dutch.

Portrait of Johan Maurits, prince of Nassau-Siegen, in ovale frame with coats of arms and armor, Cornelis van Dalen (II), After Govert Flinck, 1658 print Portrait of Johan-Maurits, prince of Nassau-Siegen and Gouverneur-General of Dutch-Brazil, in oval accompaniment with crowned coats of arms and armor. Behind the frost a face on Kleve. On ribbon motto: QVA Patet Orbis. Amsterdam paper engraving Cleves

Vectors, Peter.

Portrait of french cutters; Iconographie.Portret of French Cutters with caption Franciscvs SNYDERS VENATIONVM FERARVM, FRVCTVVM, ET OLERMP PICTER ANTUERPIAE

Portrait of Adam Adami, Portrait of Adam Adami in an oval frame. In a cartouche four lines of Latin text., print, prent, prints, prenten, Frankenportretten, height 179 mm, width 130 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1643 - 1699, paper, papier, engraving, graveren (drukprocedé)

Pincker, Christoph.

Herberstein, Georg Ruprecht Freiherr von.

Buonalenti, Bernardo.

Galileo, Galileo Publisher: Elsevier , (1635) Stecher: Heyden, Jacob van der (1573)

Portret van Johann Rudolf Lavater, Conrad Meyer, after Hans Asper (I), 1657 print paper engraving historical persons. mayor, burgomaster

Jansenius, Cornelius .

Portrait Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, Reinier Vinkeles (I), After Jacobus Buys, 1751 - 1816 print Portrait of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, lawyer and land lawyer of Holland. Under his portrait an image of his execution on the scaffold for the Ridderzaal on the Haagse Binnenhof, stung sheet of paper. In the foreground his hat, walking stick and the sword with which he was beheaded. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving on the scaffold or place of execution. walking-stick, staff. hacking and thrusting weapons: sword

Portrait of Jacopo Passavanti; Portraits of famous Italians with coat of arms in undermarge. Portrait of Jacopo Passavanti. Under the portrait a text in Italian and a coat of arms in a circular frame.

Barker-shawl, Ferencz Graf.

Kepler, Johannes publisher: Renger, Johann Gottfriedverlagsort: Halle (Saale)

Portrait of Christophe de Thou, Jean Morin, 1640 - 1650 print paper etching historical persons

Brederode, Heinrich Count of unknown artist dating: 1611/1625

Johan van Oldenbarnevelt portrait. Portrait of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, Jurist and Landsadvocaat from Holland. Under his portrait An image of his execution on the scaffold for the Ridderzaal at the Inner Court of The Hague, punctured sheet of paper. In the foreground his hat, walking stick and the sword with which he was beheaded.

Canisius, Peter.

Portrait of Pantaleon Ab Inkenberg, Johannes Meyer (II), 1665 - 1712 print Numbered at the bottom of the oval frame: 10. paper engraving / etching historical persons. mayor, burgomaster. armorial bearing, heraldry. gloves, mittens, etc.

Grasel, Johann.

Laurens, André du.

Visscher, Cornelis, work, Peter Isbrand, (1000 - 2000), copperplate, graphics, 30.2 cm x 21.5 cm

Portrait of Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, in the half-calf. He wears a chain bearing the Order of the Golden Fleece and leans with his right hand on a table. In the margin a three-line caption in Latin, Portrait of Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Count of Alva Theater of bishops, emperors, kings, dukes, princes, etc. in Latin. Theatrum pontificum, imperatorum, regum, ducum, principum, etc. , publisher: Pieter de Jode (II), (mentioned on object), print maker: anonymous, after: Titiaan, (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1628 - 1670, paper, etching, engraving, h 173 mm × w 128 mm

Amsterdam, Wit, Kornelis de, Philips, Jan Caspar, Spinniker, Adriaan, Jacobsz., Lambert, Folkema, Jacob, Portrait of Yeme de Ringh, Jacobsz, verso - stamped, Print printed from two plates: Portrait bust in oval to the left of preacher Yeme de Ringh, bareheaded. Below the portrait are the name of the sitter and a four-line verse in Dutch. The portrait is framed with an ornamental border, printed from another plate, and decorated with palm leaves and olive branches. To the left and right of the portrait are references to Bible verses., print, prints, height 138 mm, width 84 mm, height 213 mm, width 157 mm, Dutch, 1692 - 1767, print maker, printmaker, 1743 - 1743, paper, papier, etching, etchings, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1599 - 1636-06-24, after, after a painting by, 1678 - 1754, writer, Northern Netherlands, 1700 - 1775-04-24, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Melchior Klesel, Archbishop of Vienna, minister to Emperor Matthias and leader of the Catholic Counter-Reformation He is seated near a table with books and a clock The print has a Latin caption, Portrait of Melchior Klesel, Archbishop of Vienna, print maker: Aegidius Sadeler, (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Aegidius Sadeler, (mentioned on object), Dancker Danckerts, (mentioned on object), Praag, 1615 and/or 1643 - 1666, paper, engraving, h 349 mm × w 247 mm

Heroard, Lord of Vaugrigneuse, Jean.

Gondi, Jean Francois de.

Fontanini, right.

Allatives, Leo.

Elsheimer, Adam 1701 / 1750

Portrait of Reinier Wybrands Wybma, Doopsgezind Prelicant, Salomon Savery, after Jacob Adriaensz Backer, 1627 - 1665 print Amsterdam paper engraving

Soreri, Pietro.

Straet, Jan van der.

Fugger to Babenhausen, Jakob Graf.

LIEVENS, Jan. "Portrait of Daniel Heinsius (Dutuit 57)". Etching. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 146353-18 PRINT

Csáky, Ladislaus Graf.

This illustration dates to 1912 and the caption reads: Ferdinand Magellan, the First Circumnavigator of the world. After the engraving by Selma in Navarretes Coleccion de los Viages. Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who organized the Spanish expedition to the East Indies from 1519 to 1522, resulting in the first circumnavigation of the Earth, completed by Juan Sebastián Elcano. Magallanes y La Antarctica Chilena is the largest and southernmostregionofChile. Named forFerdinand Magellan, the Portuguese navigator, it became a colonial territory in 1853 and a province in 1929.

Marcello Malpighi. Line engraving by C.P., ca. 1708

Portrait of James à Castro, Abraham Dircksz Santvoort, Antonius Cruysancker, Joannes Spee, 1634.

Tavarone, Lazzaro.

Portrait of Jacobus Duym at the age of 53. Bust by Jacob Duym (Leuven, 1547 - Mutsebrouck, between 1612 and 1624) at the age of 53, in oval list of name, age and date in peripheral. Wide loose pleated collar around the neck. Left next to the oval his family crest. On the back a Tien Adjustig Latin poem over Duym in letterpress. Duym was a Dutch-language poet, lawyer and historian, member of the Rederijkers in Leiden and married to Elizabeth Craechs.

Johann Banfi Huniades. Medium: etching. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Wenceslaus Hollar after Jacob Peter Gowy.

Antoine Van Dyck (1599-1641). Scribani (M-H170), extracted from the Debois collection. Etching, chisel on paper, 1641. XVIIEM XVIIth XVII 17th 17th 17th century, engraving

Conradi, Peter.

RETRATO DE CALDERON DE LA BARCA (1600/1681). Author: RAFAEL XIMENO Y PLANES (1759-1825). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. PEDRO CALDERON DE LA BARCA (1600-1681).

Guido Bentivoglio. Dimensions: plate: 21.4 x 15 cm (8 7/16 x 5 7/8 in.) sheet: 32.2 x 24.8 cm (12 11/16 x 9 3/4 in.). Medium: engraving on laid paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: CLAUDE MELLAN.

Roté, Michel.

Adolf I, Duke of Kleve.

Portrait of Pieter Isbrandi, Cornelis Visscher (II), 1638 - 1658 print Pieter Isbrandi with a book in his hand. A praise in the margin. Haarlem paper engraving book

Klemens IX., papa 1667 / 1700

Portret Van Albertino Bottoni, Jerôme David, 1630 print print maker: Francepublisher: Padua paper engraving historical persons. physician, doctor. ornament ~ medallion

Portrait of Francisco de Valdez, Jacob Houbraken, 1777 print Bust to the right of Francisco de Valdez in an oval. The portrait rests on a plinth on which his name and title in three lines in Dutch. Leiden paper engraving

Mercurial, Girolamo.

Coach, Theodor.

Trying, Janos.

Name of person portrayed and four-line Spanish text in lower margin, Portrait of poet and playwright Luis de Gngora, print maker: Blas Ametller, (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Josef Maca, (mentioned on object), Manuel Salvador Carmona, (mentioned on object), Spain, 1778 - 1841, paper, engraving, etching, h 304 mm × w 196 mm

Montagu, James 1601 / 1650

Bildnis des Johannes Chemnitzius

Cegerer, John.

Capello, Marius Ambrosius Ziuch: DiePPEEeck, Abraham Vannine: Collinards: WayssSesnses: Myssensnsns: 1642/1670

Habert de Montmor, Jean.

Scriverius, Petrus, Hals, Frans, Haarlem, Suyderhoef, Jonas, Portrait of Samuel Ampzing, verso - stamped, preacher and poet in Haarlem, at the age of 40 with a book in his right hand. In the middle above his motto: sursum animus. At the bottom in the margin an eight-line verse in Dutch., print, prints, SURSUM ANIMUS, middle above - engraved, F. Hals pinxit J. Suijderhoef sculp., l. - engraved, SAMUEL AMPZINGIUS HARLEMENSIS. ECCLESIAE-PATRIAE PASTOR., bottom center - engraved, height 318 mm, width 232 mm, 1613 - 1686-05-09, print maker, printmaker, 1630 - 1686, second quarter 17th century, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1583 - 1666-08-26, after, after a painting by, Northern Netherlands, 1576 - 1660, writer

Portrait of Charlemagne, Anonymous, After Tobias Stimmer, 1549 - 1575 print Print is part of an album. paper historical persons. ruler, sovereign

Portrait of the Augustijn Johannes Cools.

Pappenheim, Landgrave of Stühlingen, Maximilian Marshal of.

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