Historical Portrait Engravings

A collection of intricately designed engravings depicting various historical figures, rendered in detailed styles typical of the period.

Bergh, Heinrich Graf from the.

Betz, Johann.

Portrait of Antonio van Diemen, in half. He is under a bar. He holds his left hand in his side and with his right hand he leans on a baseboard. There are coat of arms and name and function in Dutch on the plinth.

Heinrich Julius, Duke of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel.

Yochlinger, Wolfgang of.

Thomas I., Count of Savoyen.

Bildnis des petrvs Ernestvs Comes Mansfeldiae

Spinola, 1. Duke of Sixth, 1. Marques of Balbases, Stecher Ambrogio: Ulrich, Heinrichdatierung: 1595/1621

Portrait of Johann Ludwig Hector, Pieter de Jode (II), After Gaspar de Crayer, 1628 - 1670 print BostePortret of Johann Ludwig Hector, count of Isolani, with hat. He wears a chain. In the background a landscape with a battle. The portrait is caught in an oval frame with square peripheral with rosettes. In the margin a two -way caption in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving battle

Portrait van Ludwig Ernst von Braunschweig -Wolfenbüttel, Hermann Jakob Tyroff, 1752 - 1798 print Nuremberg paper etching historical persons. armour

Christian IV., King of Denmark Publisher: Caymox, Balthasarstecher: Custos, Dominicus

Stadtmann, Nicholas.

Suys and touring, Ernst Roland Graf von Stecher: Dürr, Johann (1600)

Heinrich Khunrath. Line engraving by J. Diricks van Campen, 1602.

Mondragón and the market, Cristóbal de.

Biron de Gontacut, Armand Baron 1601/1800

Beranger, Raimond .

Orsini, 1. Duke of Bracciano, Paolo Giordano.

Portrait of François-Hercule de Valois Duke of Anjou, Reinier Vinkeles (I), After Jacobus Buys, 1785 print Amsterdam paper etching / engraving

Franz Maria von Rovere, Duke of Urbino.

Johann III. Sobieski, King of Poland.

Hayden, Hieronymus .

Smet, Henri 1599/1750

Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny, Reinier Vinkeles (I), After Jacobus Buys, 1788 print Portrait of Gaspard de Coligny, admiral of France and leader of the Huguenots. Amsterdam paper etching

Portrait of the GVStAVVS Adolphvs de Svedede

Matthias I., Roman-German Emperor Publisher: Sadeler, Marcus Christophstecher: Sadeler, Egidius (2) Dating: 1616 / 1640Factable genesis: Prague

Montaigne, Michel de Stecher: figure, etienne

Joachim Ernst, Markgraf of Brandenburg-Ansbach Unknown artist

Ernst, Duke of Bavaria, Elector of Cologne Unknown artist

Schoonhoven, Florentius van.

Adolff Graf zu Neuwenahr Moers, and Limpurg: Lord zu Bedwer, / Alpen, Althena, Wirt, Hackenbroich, Lennep and Helpenstein of the Ertz = / Abbey Colnn Erbhoffmeister and inherited:

Dilherr von Thummerberg, Magnus.

Portrait of Albrecht II of Habsburg, Roman -German Koning, Anonymous, 1600 - 1699 print In the middle of his motto. paper engraving

Bruni, Antonio.

Portrait of Emperor Charles V, wearing crown and richly embroidered, fur-lined cloak. In one hand he holds a large sword, in the other an imperial apple. He is standing next to a pedestal, on which lies the helmet of his armor. The pedestal is decorated with his coat of arms. The background offers a view of the sea, with ships and a dolphin. In the top left corner: fol: 16. Portrait of Charles V of Habsburg, German Emperor, King of Spain Carolus Quintus Impratorsic! Caesar Augustus , print maker: Christoffel van Sichem (I), (mentioned on object), publisher: Christoffel van Sichem (I), (mentioned on object), 1611 - 1663, paper, engraving, etching, h 187 mm × w 142 mm

Bethlen of Iktar, Gabriel.

Liechtenstein, Karl Fürst.

Heemskerk, Jakob van Stecher: Sichem, Christoffel van (1) Datierung: 1601/1624

Opalinski Z Bnina, Christoph of.

Portrait of Philip Sydney. Portrait of Philip Sydney, English poet, Hoveling and soldier, there are motions in Latin. In the margin a four-line predicted position in French.

Thurn and Valsassina, Johann Jakob Graf von.

Pistorius, John.

Portrait of Roger de Saint-laary de Bellegarde, Crispijn van de Passe (II), 1604 - 1670 print Portrait of the soldier Roger de Saint-Lary de Bellegarde. The frame is flanked by Minerva and Perseus. Under the portrait a cartouche with the coat of arms of the portrayed person and a four -line caption in French. In the margin the name and function of the portrayed person in French. Paris paper engraving (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena). (story of) Perseus

William I, Prince of Orange born 1533 died 1584, aka William the Silent. From Das Evangelium in der Verfolgung by Bernhard Rogge, published 1920.

Fernel, Jean .

Richard III, Print attributed to Renold Elstrack, 1570-1625(), British, Published by Compton Holland, active 1616-d.1621, British, 1618 or 1628, Line engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper, Sheet: 6 13/16 x 4 7/16 inches (17.3 x 11.3 cm) and Image: 6 11/16 x 4 5/16 inches (17 x 10.9 cm), broken, cartouche, coat of arms, costume, crest, crowns, ermine, flowers (motifs), illustration, jewels, king (person), orb, oval, portrait, robe, royalty, scepter

Münzer von Babenberg, Wolfgang.

Moritz, Prince of Orania, Count of Nassau breast image, half from left; BARHAUPT, with upper lip, spatula chin bearing; Lace neck crime; in decorated urinary, with peak fitted fiber bandage around the right shoulder over medal of trouser band order to breast tape; in oval framing, up with Frz. Meal; Rectangular exterior framing with refrigerated frame strips, hatched corner pieces; Below the representation Latin. Legend as a tutor & protector of the university suffering in podal species. Copper engraving, without designation.

Portrait of Johan van der Does, Cornelis Visscher (II), 1649 print Johan van der Does, lord of Noordwijk and commander of the voluntary troops in the city during the siege of Leiden in 1574. In the background meadows and the contours of Leiden. Print from a series of 5 prints with portraits of important figures during the siege of Leiden. Haarlem paper engraving ear-rings (+ men's clothes). necklace (+ men's clothes). armour

Lebelfing, Johann von.

Khevenhüller, Georg Freiherr von.

Pfinzing, Berthold.

Anton of Bourbon, Duke of Vendôme, King of Navarra.

Dog of Wenckheim, Georg.

Franz von France, Duke of Alencon and Anjou.

Portrait of Jan van Duvenvoorde at the age of 32. Portrait of Jan van Duvenvoorde, Lord of Warmond, one of the leaders of the resistance against the Spaniards. Pictured from knee height, ships in the background. The portrait is placed in an oval, around a Latin text. On this print is Van Duvenvoorde 32 years old.

Stefan Batory (1533 1586) King of Poland Unknown, Ozi B łowski, Józef (1805 1878)

Portrait of lawyer Hugo Donellus. .

Portrait of Henry IV, King of France, Henri -Joseph Godin, After Frans Pourbus (II), 1757 - 1834 print Round list of the portrait of Henry IV, King of France and Navarre. Bust light to the left. He carries the cross of the Order of the Holy Spirit. Under the portrait a putto with a laurel wreath and a laurel branch, leaning against a globe with the French lily. The print has a French caption. To Frans Pourbus the young person. Shutter paper engraving crowning with laurel. cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'

GIOVANNI CAPELLO Venetian military commander Date: circa 1646

Portret van Ferdinand von Kolonits, Giles Sadeler (2), 1607 print Ferdinand von Kolonits, Hungarian councilor at the Imperial Court of Rudolf II in Prague. Prague paper engraving neck-gear: collar (+ men's clothes)

Thurneysser, Leonhard Eraser: Busch, Georg Pauldation: 1710/1756

Heinrich IV., King of France.

Spinola, 1. Duque de Sexto, 1. Marques de los Balbases, Ambrogio Stecher: Unknown artist-style genesis: Italy publisher:

Heinrich IV., King of France.

Portrait of the Ludovico Castelvetro philologist. .

Amadé de Varkony, Ladislaus Baron.

Portret van Anne de Joyeuse, René Gaillard, After Monogrammist Ae (Inventor), 1755 - 1765 print Paris paper engraving historical persons

Doria, 6. Principe di Melfi, Giovanni Andrea I..

Portrait of Albert Coenraads Burgh. Portrait of the Amsterdam mayor and board of the city of Albert Coenraads Burgh in an oval. The portrait rests on a baseboard with an empty field for his name on it.

Nádasdy Von Nádasd und Dessard, Franz Graf 1671/1750

Antoine Perrenot de Granvelle Lambert Suavius Netherlandish Sitter Cardinal Antoine Perrenot de Granvelle 1554 This engraved portrait by Lambert Suavius (ca. 1510-1567) presents the famed French cardinal, statesman, and collector Antoine Perrenot de Granvelle (1517-1586). Considered one of the most important patrons of the period, Granvelle was portrayed by many artists, in print, oil, sculpture, and medals (see, for example, 1975.1.1289). The present print is the earlier of two portraits of Granvelle engraved by Suavius. Dated 1554, it portrays the cleric and diplomat at a crucial point in his career. As art historian Edward Wouk has discussed, it was between 1551 and 1562--over the course of which Granvelle rose from bishop to cardinal and from Charles V's secretary to autonomous statesman--that he deployed print media as a primary means of crafting his public persona as a learned humanist.1 In these years Granvelle forged a partnership with print publisher Hieronymous Cock, evidentl

Aegidius Sadeler the Youngers 1603 copper engraving depicts Emperor Rudolf II, presenting the ruler in formal attire with detailed portraiture and symbolic elements of imperial authority.

Portret Van Gaspar de Gusmán, Graaf Van Olivares, Hertog Van St. Lucar, Cornelis Galle (II), after Diego Rodriguez de Silva and Velázquez, After Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1638 - c. 1650 print Portrait of Guspar de Gusmán in an allegorical frame with torches, an owl and palm leaves. On the left the club and the lion skin of Hercules, on the right a coat of arms with the head of Medusa. Under the portrait on a pedestal the weapon of Philip IV of Spain. Antwerp paper engraving

Lucas Vorsterman, 1595-1675, Flemish, D. Franciscus de Moncada, Marchio Aytonæ, Comes Ossonæ, Vice-Come Cabreræ et Baas, ca.1635. Line engraving, stipple engraving and etching on medium, slightly textured, browned white, laid paper, mounted on, moderately thick, slightly textured, cream, laid paper.

Copper engraving by Paulus Pontius from 1630-1645 depicting Friedrich Heinrich of Orange, showing detailed facial features, attire, and formal portrait composition.

Lévis, Count de Caylus, Jacques de.

Wilhelm Ludwig, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg Chest, half from left; BARHAUPT, with mustache, remedied completely in the front recess of the neck crimp; In Harnic, with peaked ferrous bandage around the left shoulder; In oval framing with Latin. Taster; Rectangular extension; including four lat.hexameters. Copper engraving, unconcerted, from the "Theatrum Europaeum"; surrounded with rectangular rolling stamping (high pressure) outside the plate edge; On the back text printing.

Roses, Kunz of the.

Portrait Philip Willem, Prince of Orange, Jacob Matham, After Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt, 1610 - 1618 print Knee piece of Philip Willem, Prince of Orange, dressed in a harness, standing next to the table on which a plumed helmet and glove. Behind him a drapery. Haarlem paper engraving historical persons. armour. helmet. arm protector

Copper engraving by Willem Jacobsz. Delff depicting Gustav Adolf II, King of Sweden, created in 1633.

Portrait of the lawyer Jan-Gaspar Gestartius.

Devil on Gunterdorf and Bockfließ, Andreas Freiherr.

Barkóczy de Sala, László Graf.

Portrait of Johan Maurits, frost from Nassau-Siegen, in oval picture frame with coats of arms and armor; Iohannes Mauritius Princeps (...) Markae et Ravensbergae Gubernator. etc .. Portrait of Johan-Maurits, Prince of Nassau-Siegen and Governor General of Dutch-Brazil, in half in oval frame with crowned coats of arms which are worn by small angels. Two angels on the right have a dark skin color, they refer to the years of presence of the, then count, in Brazil. A face on Kleve behind the frost. On ribbon motto: QVA Patet Orbis. On foot Dutch Fresh in ten rules by Joost van den Vondel.

Collames, Gabriel de.

Lonck, Hendrick Cornelis.

Diego Hurtado de Mendoza y Pacheco (1503 Ð 1575), Spanish novelist, poet, diplomat and historian, governor of Granada. Engraving.

Portrait of Henry IV, King of France and Navarra, Virgilius Solis (Possibly), 1598 print Nuremberg paper etching / engraving historical persons. ruler, sovereign. scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament

Portrait of Albrecht III Achilles, Elector of Brandenburg, Georg Friedrich Schmidt, 1722 - 1775 print paper etching

Portrait of emperor Ferdinand II. .

Portrait of Thomas Howard, Count of Arundel, Wenceslaus Hollar, After Anthony Van Dyck, 1646 print Antwerp paper etching

Portrait of Jacob van Heemskerck, Ignatius Lux, 1659 - 1713 print Portrait of the Admiraal Jacob van Heemskerck. Print at the top right marked: second part fol 1. Leiden paper engraving / etching

Portrait of Henry II, King of France, Jean Morin, After François Clouet, 1640 - 1650 print paper etching historical persons. king

Mocenigo, Alvise II. .

Mehmet Riza Bey.

Drake, Francis Stecher: Pass, Crispyn (1)

. Portrait of Christiaan IV, king of Denmark and Norway, with a sash over the shoulder and a commander's staff in his hand, standing under an open curtain. To the right his helmet, crown and scepter. Below this a relief with the representation of a king that is raised. At the bottom of the margin are name and titles in Latin.

SOLMS Sonnenwalde, Heinrich Wilhelm Graf too.

Manutius, Paul.

Portrait of Johann Adam Lonicerus, Robert Boissard, 1597 - 1599 print France paper engraving / letterpress printing historical persons. armorial bearing, heraldry. flowers

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