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Historical Portraits of Nobility

A collection of engraved portraits featuring nobility and generals, showcasing fashion and artistic styles of past centuries, with intricate details and framing.

Portrait of James Lawrence, Theodor Matham, Johannes Philippus Pareus, 1642
Portrait of James Lawrence, Theodor Matham, Johannes Philippus Pareus, 1642
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Portrait of Maurits, Prince of Orange.Portrait of Maurits in An Oval. On a Pedestal Six Lines or Dutch text.Portrait of Camillo Capizucchi, Joseph Greuter, c. 1650 print Italy paper engraving historical personsPortrait of Viglius van Lumey van der Marck, Crispijn van de Passe (II), 1633 print Portrait of Viglius van Lumey van der Marck, council pensioner and clerk of Bruges, with his coat of arms. Print from a series with deputies at the peace negotiations between Spain and the Dutch Republic in The Hague in 1632. Utrecht paper engravingPhilippe II, King of Spain. Dimensions: sheet: 29.4 x 24 cm (11 9/16 x 9 7/16 in.). Medium: etching, engraving, and stippling on laid paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jean Morin after Titian.Portret van Johann Wolfgang Freymann, Dominicus Custos, in or after 1596 print Portrait of Johann Wolfgang Freymann, in oval with edge. At the top right of his weapon, below the portrait are motto: sic tandem terminus esto. Augsburg paper engravingSir Walter Raleigh. Engraving.Portrait of Simon Episcopius. Bust of Simon Episcopius, under the show its name and titles and a Latin verse of ten rules.Portrait of Maurits, Prince of Orange.Portrait of Maurits in An Oval. In a Cartouche His Name. At the top right 'fol. 360. '.Henry Cornelius Vroom, Print made by Thomas Chambars, ca. 1724-1789, British, Isaac Oliver, ca. 1565-1617, French, active in Britain, undated, Etching and line engraving on moderately thick, smooth, beige wove paper, Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 1/8 inches (30.2 x 23.2 cm), Plate: 6 11/16 x 5 1/16 inches (17 x 12.8 cm), and Image: 6 1/16 x 4 3/4 inches (15.4 x 12 cm), cape, cloak, collar, costume, gaze, gesture, man, moustache, portrait, posing, vestPortrait of Godcalcus Stewechius at the age of 32, Hendrick Goltzius, 1583 print Portrait of the linguist Godelscalcus Stewechius at Halven, in oval with edge. Next to the head of Stewechius family crest. Haarlem paper engraving neck-gear ~ clothing (with NAME). gloves, mittens, etc.Farnese, Alessandro.Nicolai, Philipp Stecher: Ullrich, HeinrichPortrait of Jacob Cats at the age of 57. Portrait of Jacob Cats at the age of 57, breastpiece with folding car and gown. Oval frame with inscription, two Dutch verses, possibly from Jacob Cats.Wooden shoe by Neuenbübger and Thalheim, Sigismund Gabriel Stecher: Schollenberger, Johann JakobPortrait of Johannes Cloppenburg; Iohannes Cloppenburch, Olim (...) Amstelred Cic ICXCII 13 May. Portrait of Johannes Cloppenburg in oval frame. In the margin under a fresh in Latin by Antonius Aemilius.Alord, Lamert Starts: TheLot, Philipp Jakob (1682)Portrait of Jan van Hout. Portrait of the Leiden poet and writer Jan van Hout. Bust in wamboo with splits and large folds, to the left, in oval.Tilly, Johann Count Publisher: End, Martinus van den (1) Stecher: Joden, Pieter DE (1) Dating: 1630 / 1634Sort: Antwerp. Portrait of the literary reinier Olivier van Zonhoven. At the top of the oval frame are weapon between two putti, down writing attributes.Veen, Otto van Stecher: Rucholle, GillesDation: 1615/1700 publisher:Welser, Marcus Stecher: Kilian, WolfgangPacius, Julius Stecher: Heyden, Jacob van der (1573) Dating: 1601/1633La None, Francois de.Dannhauer, Johannes Konrad.Portrait of Jacques Nompar de Caumont, Duke of La Force, Jan de Leeuw, 1704 print Portrait bust in Ovaal to the left of Jacques Nompar de Caumont, Duke of La Force, Barefooted and dressed in a harness. Under the portrait, the name and titles of the portrayed person in French are on a plaque. paper engravingTaurinus, Jacobus .Scott, Thomas Publisher: Ammon, Johannstecher: Bry, Johann Theodor Deverlaysort: Frankfurt (Main)Portrait of Johann Albrecht Spiess at the age of 50, Nicolaus Häublin, 1666 print With praise in German. paper engraving historical persons. armorial bearing, heraldryHerberger, Valerius.Portrait of a man and four coats of arms, Johannes Wierix, 1559 - 1615 print Around portrait of a man with a beard and mustache. In the four corners above and below the portrait four weapons: the top two with monograms (letters FPM and letters xpme), the lower two each with a lion. Antwerp paper engraving anonymous historical person portrayed alone. armorial bearing, heraldry. neck-gear ~ clothing (with NAME) (+ men's clothes)Portret van Ernst, aartshertog van Oostenrijk.Portrait bust in oval to the right of Ernst, Archduke of Austria, in harness, above which a wide folding collar. For its neck there is a chain with the symbol of the order of the golden fleece. Under the oval, his name and titles are listed on a base. Top right labeled: Pag: 59.Portrait of Paul Phélyypeaux, Gerard Edelinck, 1652 - 1707 print Portrait of the French statesman Paul Phélyypeaux (1569-1621), depicted in oval accompaniment with weapon. France (possibly) paper engravingGodelmann, Johann Georg.Arehagen, Johann Angelius of.Glaser, Philipp.Portrait of Matthias Pasor, Steven van Lamsweerde, 1654 print Portrait bust in oval to the right of Matthias Pasor, professor in theology in Groningen, barefoot. On the oval frame is a border script in Latin, in the margin a six -line Latin verse. paper engraving historical personsunknown, Sadeler, Johann (I), Portrait of an unknown man, verso lower left - stamped, Portrait of an unknown man with bust to the right. He wears a high folded collar over his doublet and an official chain around his neck. Short hair, pointed beard and moustache., print, prints, height 126 mm, width 84 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1550 - 1600-08, print maker, printmaker, 1560 - 1600, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process)Portret Van Paolo Quagliati, Ottavio Mario Leoni, 1623 print Portrait of the composer Paolo Quagliati. Italy paper etching portrait of composerFranz von France, Duke of Alencon and Anjou.Portrait of Joost de Hertoghe, Jacob Neefs, After Anthony Van Dyck, 1636 print Joost de Hertoghe, counselor of the Hof van Brabant, standing for a curtain. Portrait in half to the right. At the bottom of the margin a three -line text in French. Antwerp paper engravingPortrait of Adriaen van Westcapelle, Hendrick Goltzius, 1584 print Portrait of Adriaen (Adriaan) van Westcapelle, at the age of 58 (1584). Bust seen from the front, in round frame. His name in the edge in mirror image. Print of a silver or gold medallion, with a hole at the top of the edge. Haarlem paper engraving head-gear: hat (+ men's clothes). neck-gear ~ clothing (with NAME) (+ men's clothes)Röttinger, Sebastian .Osio, happy.unknown, Antwerp, Hendricx, Gilles, Dyck, Anthony van, Pontius, Paulus, Iconographie, Icones Principum Vivorum Doctorum Pictorum Chalcographorum Statuariorum nec non Amatorum Pictoriae Artis Numero Centum ab Antonio van Dyck Pictore ad Vivum Expressae Eiusq: Sumptibus aeri incisae, Portrait of the painter Jan Wildens, This print is part of an album., print, album page, prints, height 236 mm, width 178 mm, South Netherlands, 1603 - 1658-01-16, print maker, printmaker, 1630 - 1641, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Flemish, Dutch, 1599-03-22 - 1641-12-09, after, after painting by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, granter of privilegeOilhafen of Schöllenbach, Johann Christoph.Heermann, Johann .Portrait of Jacobus Johannes Batelier, Aert Schouman, after Jan Jansz. Westerbaen, 1778 drawing Portrait of Jacobus Johannes Batelier, Remonstrants pastor. paper. ink pen / brush historical personsHendrik Goltzius (1561-1641). "Abraham Ortelius, geographer (Dutuit 180)". Chisel. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 123046-5 GoalAmbroise Paré. Line engraving by E. Ficquet, 1765, after W..Portrait of Joost de Hertoghe. Joost de Hertoghe, counselor of the Hof van Brabant, standing in front of a curtain. Portrait in half towards the right. At the bottom of the margin a triple text in French.Pauli, Simon Stecher: Frölich, AndreasSaddle, Thomas.Leszczynski, Leszno Graf, Waclaw.Obstructure, Johann Michael Elias of.Engraver: Ottavio Leoni, Italian, 1578-1630, Antonio Tempesta(1555-1630), Engraving and etching, 23.4 × 17.9 cm (9 3/16 × 7 1/16in.), Made in Italy, Italian, 17thcentury, Works on Paper -PrintsPortret van Lodewijk Cappellus.Portrait of the theologian Lodewijk Cappellus with his coat of arms in the background, in oval frame. Under the portrait a four-line text in Latin.Portrait of Ernst Casimir, Count of Nassau Dietz. Portrait of severity Casimir in a circle with peripheral. Two lines of Latin text in the underwear.Portrait of Hendrik van Brederode; Henrik, Mr. Van Brederode. Bust of Hendrik van Brederode, Mr. van Vianen in an oval. The portrait rests on a baseboard with his name on it.Portrait of Philip van Marnix van Sint -Aldegonde, Hendrik Bary, 1657 - 1707 print Bust of Philip of Marnix Lord of Sint-Aldegonde. Under the portrait a verse of four lines in Dutch by G. Brandt. Netherlands paper engravingBildnis des Franciscvs PithoevsBoissard, Jean Jacques, Frankfurt am Main, Bry, Johann Theodor de, Theodor de, Henricus Petreus Hardesianus, Portrait of Heinrich Petreus, Portrait of the lawyer Heinrich Petreus, in a niche, writing at a table. Below the portrait a Latin verse on Petreus., print, book illustration, prints, height 140 mm, width 100 mm, South Netherlands, 1528 - 1598-03-27, print maker, printmaker, 1597 - 1599, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1561 - 1623, Work conception, 1528 - 1598Endings, Georg D. Stale: furthers, cornelius nicolausMoritz, Prince of Orania, Count of Nassau breast image, half from left; Barhaupt, with upper lip, spatular shaped. Chin beard; Lace neck crime; in patterned urinary; Lace-lined ferrule around the left shoulder over the breast tape of the partially visible medal of the trouser band order; in oval framing made of bead-crank-shaped bay leaf thread; On podium with Dutch. Legend in correspondence; Rectangular outer hatching surrounded by boundary. Copper engraving, without designation. At the top left tab.Refuge, Eustache de.Gamaches, Philippe de Stecher: Gaultier, LeonardoPortrated Van Frederik de Marselaer, Andreas Bernardus de Querttenmont, After Peter Paul Rubens, 1777 print paper etching historical persons. adult man. moustache. armorial bearing, heraldryCharles of Lorraine, Herzog of Guise.Portrait of Wilhelm Xylander, Robert Boissard, 1597 - 1599 print France paper engraving historical persons. bookPortrait in an oval frame of Johan Georg I, elector of Saxony. Bust to right. Johann Georg wears an ermine robe. His crown is to his left. The print has a Latin caption with the name of the person portrayed. Portrait of Johan Georg I, print maker: Frederik Bouttats (I), (mentioned on object), publisher: Joannes Meyssens, (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1600 - 1676, paper, engraving, h 163 mm × w 117 mmPortrait of Tycho Brahe; Tycho brah.bust portrait of the Danish astronomer Tycho (Tyge Ottesen) Brahe. Shown with hat on which a spring, a raised collar and around his neck a necklace with pendant in the shape of an elephant.L'Aisné de la Marguerie, Elie.Heumann, Erhard.Portrait of Willem Lodewijk, count of Nassau, Stadholder of Friesland, Willem Jacobsz Delff, after Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt, 1633 print Portrait of Willem Lodewijk, Count of Nassau, Stadhound of Friesland, breastpiece with pleated remedy and sash over harness in oval accompaniment with motto. Four lines of Latin inscription in the end margin. Delft paper engraving neck-gear: collar (+ men's clothes)Spanish crown, unknown, Enden, Martinus van den, Dyck, Anthony van, Antwerp, Vorsterman, Lucas (I), Iconography, Portrait of Jacobus de Cachiopin, verso lower left - stamped, Portrait of the Antwerp art collector Jacobus de Cachiopin. In his right hand he holds a glove., print, prints, height 241 mm, width 175 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1595 - 1675, print maker, printmaker, 1630 - 1646, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Flemish, Dutch, 1599-03-22 - 1641-12-09, after, after painting by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, granter of privilegePortrait of Ferdinand II, German emperor, crown (symbol of sovereignty), insignia and symbols of sovereignty (crown, diadem, scepter, orb, seal, standard, cloak, pectoral), Ferdinand II ( German emperor), anonymous, Amsterdam, 1619 - 1652, paper, engraving, h 105 mm × w 69 mmGerman, Matthias.A copper engraving by Barthel Beham depicting Michael Röting, showing detailed facial features, figure composition, and early 16th-century portraiture techniques.Schwarzenberg, Otto Heinrich Graf von Stecher: Sadeler, Johann (1)Moritz der Scholar, Landgraf of Hessen-Kassel Stecher: Furck, Sebastianstecher: Heyden, Jacob van der (1573)Jacques Auguste de Thou. Dimensions: plate: 31 x 24.7 cm (12 3/16 x 9 3/4 in.) sheet: 32.3 x 25.9 cm (12 11/16 x 10 3/16 in.). Medium: etching, engraving, and stippling on laid paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jean Morin after Louis Elle I.Bildnis des Peter Beller TholosasPortret van Paolo Quagliati; Paul Qualiatus Clodiam Prt.us APSL. Portret van de componist Paolo Quagliati.Portrait of Maurits, Prince of Orange, Anonymous, After Willem Jacobsz Delff, after Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt, 1625 - 1699 print Portrait of Maurits in an oval with edge. In the lower margin five lines of Latin text. Low Countries paper engraving / etching knighthood order (GARTER) - insignia of a knighthood order, e.g.: badge, chainBildnis des John Reinhardvs, comes in Hanaw and Zweyb.Neudörfer, Johann .Grudius, Nicolaus.Portret Van Ferdinando de'Medici, Agostino Carracci, c. 1589 print Italy paper engraving historical personsJan van Leyden. Dimensions: sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 31.7 x 22.6 cm (12 1/2 x 8 7/8 in.). Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Heinrich Aldegrever.Rehe, Wilhelm.Lawes, Henry .Portret Van Jacobus Lawrence Anonymous, after Theodor Mattham, 1642 - 1692 print Portrait of the Amsterdam theologian Jacobus Laurentius. paper engravingPortrait of Gellius Hillema, Hendrick Hondius (I), 1608 print Bust to the left of Gellius Hillema, in an oval frame, on which an edge written with his name and title in Latin. Under the portrait four lines in French. Print from a series of forty portraits of peacemakers in the Netherlands. The Hague paper engravingScelte a Bolswart, Calcographus Antuerpiæ, Adrian Lommelin, c. 1637-1677, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck, 1599-1641, Flemish, active in Britain (1620-21; 1632-34; 1635-41), ca.1635, Line engraving and stipple engraving on moderately thick, moderately textured, blued white, laid paper, Sheet: 11 9/16 × 8 5/16 inches (29.4 × 21.1 cm), Plate: 11 3/16 × 7 13/16 inches (28.4 × 19.8 cm), and Image: 10 × 7 5/8 inches (25.4 × 19.4 cm)Portrait of Jacques Le Roy, Adriaen Lommelin, After Anthony Van Dyck, 1630 - 1677 print Portrait of Jacques Le Roy, dignitaries at the court in Brussels. Antwerp paper engravingPortrait at half dressed to the right of Gillis van Coninxloo Below the portrait his name and four lines in Latin Print from volume 2 of the series Pictorum Aliquot Celebrium Praecipuae Germaniae Inferioris Effigies Series of 72 artist portraits produced by Hendrick Hondius I, Simon Frisius, Andries Jacobsz Stock and Robert de Baudous, Portrait of Gillis van Coninxloo Aegidius Conincxloy, Antverpian Pictor Portraits of famous painters from the Low Countries Pictorum aliquot celebrium praecipuae Germaniae Inferioris effigies , print maker: Andries Jacobsz. Stock, publisher: Hendrick Hondius (I), (mentioned on object), unknown, (mentioned on object), The Hague, 1610, paper, engraving, h 204 mm × w 123 mmAndreas of Austria Markgrave von Burgau.Portrait of Johan Ernst I, Count of Nassau -Siegen, 1600 - 1699 print Portrait of Johan Ernst I in an oval with edge. There are name and titles in the lower margin. Low Countries paper engraving / etchingPourbus, Frans .Weston, Jerome Earl of Portland .Portrait of Hendrick Waninghen. Portrait of the Amsterdam book holder Hendrick Waninghen. On either side of the portrait the initials H.W. And the motto 'Naer does want to visit Judicate'.