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Historical Portraits and Allegories

Engravings featuring historical figures within ornate frames. Includes symbolic allegories and artistic representations related to their lives and achievements.

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 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'
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Bildnis des Rudolph VictoriosusPortrait of Cardinal Pietro Bembo; Apps of Anton Francesco Doni; Medaglie del Doni. Portrait of Pietro Bembo, faced in an ornamented list.Raimond.SEBASTIAN BELALCAZAR (1490/1551) - CONQUISTADOR Y DESCUBRIDOR ESPAÑOL. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN. BELALCAZAR SEBASTIAN. BENALCAZAR SEBASTIAN.Equestrian portrait of Maurits, Prince of Orange, Anonymous, 1600 - 1699 print Equestrian portrait of Maurits. At the top right of his weapon and top left the Oranjeboom with his motto and his sexual spell. A battle in the background. Seven lines of Latin text in the lower margin. print maker: Germanypublisher: Frankfurt am Main paper engraving / etching knighthood order (GARTER) - insignia of a knighthood order, e.g.: badge, chainLudwig V, the lazy king of France.Cartouche with Title: Nouvelles inventions de Cartouches. Artist: Stefano della Bella (Italian, Florence 1610-1664 Florence). Dimensions: Sheet: 4 13/16 × 3 1/2 in. (12.3 × 8.9 cm). Publisher: La Veuve F. Langlois (French, born Paris, died Paris, 1664). Date: 1647. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Möhen, Johann Karl Wilhelm Stecher: Gericke, Johann Ernstfactic genesis: BerlinHeinrich IV., King of France.PEDRO DE HEREDIA ( / 1554) - SPANISH CONQUEROR - FOUNDER OF THE CITY OF CARTAGENA (COLOMBIA). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.Sforza, Galazzo Maria Herzog of Milan Form Cutter: Stimmer, TobiasPortrait of the Sultan Dorax Abusaidas Alarbaeus; Dorax abvsaidas Alarbaevs; Vitae et icones Sultanorum Turcicorum. Round portrait of the Sultan to example of a coin. In a decorative frame with flowers, beetles, birds and ostriches, with Latin top and caption.Séguier, Duc de Villemor, Count of Gien, Pierre.Of the gué, Dreux Louis.Frontispiece, plate one from Hudibras 1725-1726 England. William Hogarth illustrated the story of a sad-sack adventurer named Hudibras in twelve engravings. His source was Samuel Butlerís satirical, mock-heroic poem written in the vein of Cervantes and Rabelais. Butler himself appears on a pedestal with mock-classical reliefs (showing Hudibras pulling a devilís chariot) in the frontispiece to the series. Ridiculing the puritan partyís attempts to overthrow the British monarchy during the Great Civil War of 1640, Butlerís poem exposes the hypocrisy and pretensions of the Presbyterians, Independents, and Zealots who hoped to establish themselves as leaders.. Etching and engraving in black on cream paper edge mounted on cream wove paper . William HogarthPortrait of Charles VII Albrecht and Maria Amalia in two medallions in allegorical frame, Jacob Andreas Fridrich (II), 1742 - 1745 print Print Maker: Augsbugal Roman Empire paper engraving / etching historical persons. armorial bearing, heraldry. ruler, sovereign. ornament ~ medallion. rocaille ornament. double-headed eagle. beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion. insignia and symbols of sovereignty (crown, diadem, sceptre, orb, seal, standard, cloak, pectoral)Julius, Duke of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel.Portrait of Henry IV, King of France and ofNavarre. Artist: Jeanard Messager, FrenchFrance, Francesco.Portal with Apollo and Mercurius, Theodor de Bry, after Jean Jacques BOISSARD, 1596 print A richly ornamented portal decorated with images. On the left Apollo, on the right Mercury. A man and a woman lean in antique clothing on the tympan. The name of the Bry, and his motto 'zero Sans Soucy' are incorporated in the Timpaan. paper etching title-page. arch, archivolt ~ architecture. (story of) Apollo (Phoebus). (story of) Mercury (Hermes)FERNANDO I (1012-1065) Y DOA SANCHA (1037-1065) REYES DE CASTILLA Y LEON - EFFIGIES ET SERIES REGUM HISPANIAE - GRABADO SIGLO XVII. Author: Arnoldo van Westerhout (1651-1725). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION, MADRID, SPAIN.Portrait van Gregor Horst, Johann Friedrich Fleischberger, after Andreas Schuch, 1645 - 1665 print Ulm paper engraving historical persons. ornament ~ cartouche. armorial bearing, heraldry. (human) skull. book. star-globe. pendant, trinket, 'breloque'. hacking and thrusting weapons: sword. trees: olive-tree (+ branch, stick)Michel Lasne and Abraham Bosse, The Siege of La Rochelle (plate 2 of 16; set comprises 1952897 112), 1628 1631 The Siege of La Rochelle plate 2 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112Younger, Philipp.Michelozzo di Bartolomeo.Valette, Jean de.Male, König.Albertus Magnus, holy.Ippolito I. d'Este.Portrait of Henrietta Maria van Bourbon, Queen of England. Portrait of Henrietta Maria van Bourbon, Queen of England with Venus and Amor, Juno and Minerva. Above the portrait, two angels blow on bazuinen.Heinrich II, King of France.Portrait of Julius Caesar in medallion inside rectangular picture frame with ornaments; Julius Caesar; The nine best. Portrait of Julius Caesar as an antiquity in medallion within rectangular frame with ornaments in the form of monkeys, fantasy stations and butterfliesHenneberg, Wilhelm III. Graf and Lord too.Hans van Aachen. Dated: 1601. Dimensions: sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 40.2 x 32.4 cm (15 13/16 x 12 3/4 in.). Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jan Pietersz Saenredam after Pieter Isaacz.Mannarino, Cataldo Antonio.Allegorisch Portret Van Gaspard de Gusmán, Graaf Van Olivares in Hetog Van San Lucar, Paulus Pontius, After Peter Paul Rubens, after Diego Rodriguez de Silva and Velázquez, 1616 - 1657 print Portrait of Guspard de Gusmán, Count of Olivares and Duke of San Lucar, caught in a frame that has been awarded the eternity symbol Ouroboros (the snake that bites in its own tail). On the Pieth stable are coat of arms and a twelve -line poem, in two columns, in Latin. On each side there are angels with the attributes of Minerva (left) and Hercules (right). The print has a top in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving serpent Ouroboros. attributes of Minerva. attributes of Hercules. armorial bearing, heraldryFerdinand II., Roman-German Kaiser.Johann Wilhelm, Elector of the Palatinate.Barbara Sophie, Markgremänin von Brandenburg.Portet van Paus Clemens XI, Jan Punt, 1732 print Portrait of Clemens XI, who was appointed pope on November 23, 1700. Around the frame with his image three putti with eternity symbols in hand. A cartouche with its name and setting date on the Pieth stable. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Eternity, 'Aeternitas'; 'Eternity', 'Eternity or Perpetual' (Ripa) (+ Variant). PopePortrait of Frederick the Marselaer, Frans Keldermans, Anonymous, 1670.Sinan Pasha.Borbonius, Nicholas .Portrait of Johannes Stradanus; Passion, death and resurrection of Christ; Passio, Mors et resurrection DN. Noostri Iesu Christ. In an oval list The portrait of Johannes Stradanus. Around the list The personifications of writing art (left), drawing art (central) and geometry (right). The print is decorated with grotesque ornaments. An emblem in every corner of the print. Top left painting tool with the inscription Ipsa vivitur. At the top right a mirror and a hose with the inscription Ratione Perfectius. Bottom left a crane with the inscription Non Fallitur. At the bottom right of a water reservoir with the inscription Quid Non Superat. The print is part of a series about the passion, through and resurrection of Christ.Portrait of Giorgione, Italian painter of the Venetian school during the High Renaissance from Venice, c. 1477-1510. Giorgione da Castelfranco Pittore Viniziano, Giorgio Barbarelli da Castelfranco. Woodcut after a possible self-portrait by Giorgione from Giorgio Vasaris Le vite de piu eccellenti pittori, scultori, et architettori, The Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors and Architects, Florence, 1678.Rudolf II of Habsburg (German Emperor), Aachen, Hans von, Prague, Sadeler, Aegidius, Portrait of Emperor Rudolf II in frame with allegorical figures, bottom center in the margin - engraved, Rudolf II, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. Portrait in oval set in an architectural frame with three personifications: on the left Minerva, on the right Zeal and above the portrait Victory. Below the portrait in a cartouche a battle. On the bottom left and right chained prisoners. The print has a Latin caption., print, prints, verso bottom center - stamped, RUDOLPHUS II ROMANORUM...BOHE. ETC, edge portrait frame - engraved, AUGUSTISSIMO INVICTISSIMO SAPIENTIS ET FELICISS ROM: IMPERATORI RUDOLPHO II ....PERPETUUS CLIENS, height 332 mm, width 248 mm, South Netherlands, 1570 - 1629, print maker, 1603 - 1603, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), German, 1552 - 1616-01-06, after, after a painting by, 1552-07-18 - 1612-01-20, grantor of privilegeSancho II., King of Castile.Franz I, Roman-German Emperor.Diverses Pieces de Serruriers, page 2 (recto). Artist: Jean Berain (French, Saint-Mihiel 1640-1711 Paris); Gabriel Ladame (French, active 1645-68); After Hugues Brisville (French, born ca. 1633, active Paris 1663). Dimensions: Sheet: 10 13/16 × 7 5/16 in. (27.5 × 18.5 cm)Plate: 6 11/16 × 4 3/4 in. (17 × 12 cm). Date: ca. 1663.Engravings by Jean I Berain, French, Saint-Mihiel 1640-1711 Paris and Gabriel Ladame, French, active 1645-68. Designs published by Francois Langlois after Hughes Brisville, French, born ca. 1633, active Paris 1663. Full page portrait of Hughes Brisville. Brisville is depicted at his desk; behind him is a view of a landscape. The portrait is framed within an oval decorated with twisting acanthus leaves and an inscribed scroll, as well as four composite winged putto and plant figures. The portrait and oval frame are further surrounded by a decorative border ornamented with coiling acanthus vines. Interspersed throughout the vines are grotesque heads in the form of lAchmet III., Sultan of Turkey Unknown artist dating: 1601 / presumably 1700A nurse holding the Roman god of wine Bacchus. According to legend, he was raised by Muses or Nymphs in Nysa, India. In the Etruscan religion, Fufluns Pacha or Puphluns, god of wine, plant life, happiness and health. From a variegated agate gem. Bacchus a Nutriciulnis Elatus in Achate Variegata Ibid. Copperplate engraving from Francesco Valesio, Antonio Gori and Ridolfino Venutis Academia Etrusca, Museum Cortonense in quo Vetera Monumenta, (Etruscan Academy or Museum of Cortona), Faustus Amideus, Rome, 1750.Portrait of Joost van Stappen Banckers with praise, Johannes Looff, After Le Prestre, 1686 print Portrait of Joost van Stappen Banckers, vice-admiral of Zeeland. Around the neck a chain with a medallion received from the General States after the Battle of Duins (1639). With calligraphy Dutch lofest in two columns. paper engravingPortrait of Julius Caesar in medallion within rectangular frame with ornaments, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1594 print Portrait of Julius Caesar as a general of antiquity in medallion within rectangular frame with ornaments in the form of monkeys, fantasy scenes and butterflies Netherlands paper engraving Julius Caesar (one of the nine worthies)Augustin, Antonio .Gozzoli, Benozzo .Portrait of Philip Frans van Arenberg, Pieter de Jode (II) (Possible), 1646 - 1651 print With caption in Latin. paper engraving historical persons. knighthood order of the Golden Fleece. ornament derived from architectural details. helmetOrsini, Alessandro.ARRIMPA VON NOSTEHOMM, HERERICAN CORTELIUS.Marnix, Philipp of 1601/1700Joseph von Schmidt -, officer, Johann Hieronymus Delete Kohl -, publishing houseMatthias I., Roman-German Emperor Publisher: Caymox, Balthasarmaler: Weyer, Gabrielstecher: Isselburg, PeterBorgia, Francesco.Faber, Georg.Taco Ludigman, Second Potestaat of Friesland, Pieter Feddes van Harlingen, 1618 - 1620 print Taco Ludigman, second potestate of Friesland. Standing back, sword in hand. In an ornamental frame. Illustration, with text on the back, from the book: Frisia Seu de Viris Rebusque Frisiae Illustribus Libri Duo. Friesland paper etching / letterpress printing Ruler, Sovereign FrieslandALONSO ALVARADO. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. ALVARADO ALONSO DE.Fabriano, kind of.Portrait of Paper Button Johanna Kourten. Her portrait is surrounded by five putti. One of them blows the praise. The other three respectively have scissors, a drawing and a laurel wreath in the hands, and the last points to its image.HISTORIA DE LA PROVINCIA DE S ANTONIO. Author: ALONSO DE ZAMORA (1476-1544). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.The hero of classical antiquity Alexander the Great. Bust encased in a medallion with a cartouche below with his name. In the lower corners two unicorns and in the upper corners two ibexes. Print from a series of nine featuring heroes, Alexander the Great as one of the nine heroes The nine heroes (series title), print maker: Crispijn van de Passe (I), (mentioned on object), Crispijn van de Passe (I), (mentioned on object), unknown, 1574 - 1637, paper, engraving, h 94 mm × w 73 mmWeapon of Amsterdam, Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, after Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen, 1639 print Weapon of Amsterdam and Latin text with encouragement for the city of Amsterdam to believe in Christ Word. The Dutch translation is in a verse under the show. print maker: Low Countriespublisher: Antwerp paper engraving coat of arms (as symbol of the state, etc.)Edward III, King of England and France.. Prints. 1817. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Kings, Edward III, King of England, 1312-1377Self-Portrait. Annibale Carracci (Italian, 1560 - 1609)Portrait of Julius Caesar in medallion inside rectangular frame with ornaments, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1594Claus .Finished .TheUderich III., King of the Franconia.Władysław I Łokietek in armour and coat, according to wooden statue found at a church in Wiślica. Lesser, Aleksander (1814-1884), draughtsman, cartoonistOf about Scotus, Johannes.unknown, Amsterdam, King, Wilhelmus, Engelbrecht, Martin, Northern Netherlands, Buysen jr., Pieter van, Folkema, Anna, Bombario Actionist and the Spirit of Aesop, The Imagined Queen of the Unknown Earth Enchanting Everything or Nothing, Monarchina Rond-Kop, All-compelling Devil-hunter Baroness van Doeniet, Porzellana Kinkank, Kuey Chinkim Choam A Mughal Princess of the Lapland Obrist Country Master of Cooking in the Desert Insul Nutsch Moloff, gemahlin, The Dwarf Monarchina Rond-Kop, 1720, Wife of Brutal-tronius van Aldwing-burg. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Numbered right center: 49. Print within a decorative frame printed from a separate plate with monsters and a harlequin. Part of part II in the second Dutch bound edition of 1720 (and related to the Windhandel in that year) of a series of caricatures with dwarfs, known as Het Dwergentooneel, partly copied after an older German example., print, engraving, caricature, books, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, heightClaudini, Giulio Caesar.Ringgli, Gotthard.Portrait of Jacobus OttoCalamato, Alessandro.Sinan Pasha.Otho, Roman emperor.Eduard II, King of England.Otto III., Kaiser .Luiheid, Hieronymus Wierix, after Philips Galle, 1563 - before 1619 print Bust of the female personification of laziness (Acedia). She rests with her head on her hand. The show is caught in a cartouche, surrounded by putti. In the context in the margin a two -way Bible quotation from SIR. 6 in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving Sloth, Indolence, 'Acedia', 'Desidia'; 'Accidia' (Ripa) ~ personification of one of the Seven Deadly SinsGuglielmo Di Pietro de Marcillat.Façade met personificaties van vijf bevolkingsgroepen; Titelpagina voor: Johannes Janssonius, Novus atlas, Sive theatrum (...) Tomus quartus, 1659.A façade of a building with a tablet with the book title at the top. All around on pedestals and in Nissen Five personnifications of population groups: a Roman, a Dane, a Brit, a Norwegian and a Sax with associated coats of arms. At the top the arm of the garter of the garter.Plato .Boleslaw III., Duke of Poland.Adelbricus van Adelen, third potestation from Friesland; Adelbricus Adelen. Potestatum Frisiae Tertius; Kings and potestocks from Friesland; Frisia, SEV, the viris. Adelbricus of Adelen, third potestation from Friesland. Standing for feet, sword and shield in hand. Dishes a Schld from Sweden under the foot. In an ornamental frame. Illustration, with text on the back, coming from the book: Frisia Seu de Viris Rebusque Frisiae Illustrus Libri Duo.Portraits of Jan Joest van Calcar, Christoffel Zwarts and Philips Galle, Jan L'Admiral, 1764 print Three numbered artist portraits. Portrait of Jan Joest van Calcar (no. 1), Christoffel Zwarts (no. 2) and Philips Galle (no. 3). Print at the bottom mark marked: M. paper etchingPortrait of Daniel Ricciarelli Dit Daniel Daniel Green,'s parents (1506)Albertus Magnus, Heiliger Stecher: Bry, Theodor Dest Morecher: BOISSARD, Robertherausgeber: BOISSARD, Jean-Jacquesdruckort: Frankfurt (Main)Otto III., Kaiser .Paracelsus .Egkher von Kapfing and Lichtenegg Johann Franz Freiherr.Ptolemaeus II Philadelphus, King of Egypt.