Noble Portraits of the Past

Engravings of various nobles and distinguished men, marked by ornate clothing and historical insignia from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Barlaer, Abraham van, Noord-Nederland, Persijn, Reinier van, Portrait of Cornelis van den Brande, verso lower right - stamped, Portrait of the infantryman Cornelis van den Brande. The portrait is set in a frame with the coat of arms of the sitter and above that his motto in Dutch. In the margin a four-line ode in Dutch., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 203 mm, width 151 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1614 - 1668-11-23, print maker, prentmaker, 1623 - 1668, paper, papier, engraving, graveren (drukprocedé), intermediary draughtsman
Barlaer, Abraham van, Noord-Nederland, Persijn, Reinier van, Portrait of Cornelis van den Brande, verso lower right - stamped, Portrait of the infantryman Cornelis van den Brande. The portrait is set in a frame with the coat of arms of the sitter and above that his motto in Dutch. In the margin a four-line ode in Dutch., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 203 mm, width 151 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1614 - 1668-11-23, print maker, prentmaker, 1623 - 1668, paper, papier, engraving, graveren (drukprocedé), intermediary draughtsman
Knuyt, Johan De.Portret van Alonso Pérez de Nivero and Menchaca, Graaf van Fuensaldaña. PORTRET VAN DE SPAANSE MILITAIR at Staatsman Alonso Pérez de Nivero and Menchaca, Graaf Van Fuensaldaña.Serenissimus Princeps Ferdinandus Austriacus S.R.E. Cardinalis Belgarum Bourgundorumq Gubernator etc., Pieter de Jode, ca. 1606-1674, Flemish, 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 medium, slightly textured, browned white, laid paper, mounted on, moderately thick, slightly textured, cream, laid paper, Mount: 14 7/16 × 11 inches (36.7 × 27.9 cm), Sheet: 9 13/16 × 7 15/16 inches (24.9 × 20.2 cm), and Image: 9 × 7 3/4 inches (22.9 × 19.7 cm), cardinal, collar, curtain, governor, jacket, man, mustache, nobility, portico, portrait, religious and mythological subject, robe, royalty, sash, scepterDevereux, 3. Earl of Essex, Robert .Friedrich Heinrich, Prince of Orania, Count of Nassau Almost Half figure, half from left; Barhaupt, with mustache and godbard; lobed tip collar around the neckbridge; in Harnic; In the background right draped wall, left, farther away, rider fight against fortified city; in oval framing; Below the representation of French legend, the negative publisher note. Copper engraving, relocated (also stung) Of Balthasar Moncornet.Column, Carlo.The Hospital, Count of Rosnay and Hall, François de.King Charles II, crowned King of England in 1660, after having been in exile in the Netherlands for many years. Soon afterwards the rival states renewed their war for the leadership in commerce and sea-transport. This resulted, as far as the Cape is concerned, in the building of the Castle.Condé, Ludwig Prince of Bourbon Stecher: Daret, Pierre (1605) Factal genesis: ParisROHAN, 1. DUC THE ROHAN, PRANCE THE LONG, HENRIA The Logue: Moncornet, BNTCORTETINGS: 1620/1620/1668Portrait van Johann Rudolf Werdmüller, Conrad Meyer, 1654 print   paper engraving historical persons. armour. baton of generalPortrait of Frederik Willem, Elector of Brandenburg, Theodor Matham, 1616 - 1676 print Portrait of Frederik Willem, Elector of Brandenburg with a scepter in his hand.  paper engraving sceptre, staff (symbol of sovereignty)Schwarzenberg, Wilhelm (Wilco) Freiherr too.Kügelgen, Carl von, manufacturer: lithographer P. F. Helmersen, Pietari, Helsinki, 1824, lithography, graphics, sheet width 54.7 cm, leaf height 44 cm, picture width 40.5 cm, picture height 31 cmUden (Hollstein 95) Antoine Van Dyck (1599-1641). Uden (Hollstein 95). Water-strong on paper, Burin, 1634-1636.Ludwig Ix., King of France, Saint.Portret Van Alonso Pérez de Vivero and Menchaca, Cornelis Meyssens, 1670 - 1674 print Portrait of Alonso Pérez de Vivero Y Mencaca, count of Fuensaldaña and army commander. At the bottom of the margin his title in Italian. Numbered at the top right: 67. Vienna paper engravingPortrait of Gottfried Heinrich, Count van Pappenheim, Cornelis Galle (II), After Anthony Van Dyck, after 1670 - c. 1719 print Portrait of Gottfried Heinrich, Count van Pappenheim, with chain of the Golden Fleece and Commandostaf, for a background of clouds. Antwerp paper engraving historical personsRuyter, Michiel Adriaanson.Liechtenstein-Castelcorno, Karl Graf von.Rosa, Reinhold of.Kress Kressenstein, Jodok Christoph von.Portrait of Floris II, count of Pallandt, Willem Jacobsz Delff, after Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt, 1627 print Portrait of Floris II, count of Pallandt, breastpiece with pleated remedy and chain in oval frame with Latin motto. Four lines of Latin inscription in the end margin.  paper engravingCharles of Lorraine, Herzog of Guise.Rés, Marking The Effect the Effanate, Antoine Rever: Moncornet, Bretcornetback: 1630/16600Merseberg, Julius Newdtttttthatt's Tomb Von.Meyssens, Joannes, Mostaert, Jan Jansz, Antwerp, Jode, Pieter de (II), Portrait of Philip III the Fair, verso lower left - stamped, Bust portrait of Philip III the Fair, with beret. He wears a cloak and a chain with the Order of the Golden Fleece. The portrait is set in an arched frame with square borderwork and a motto in Latin. In the margin the coat of arms of the sitter and a six-line caption in French. Print from a book containing 54 prints with portraits., print, book illustration, prints, height 174 mm, width 118 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1606-11-22 - 1674, print maker, printmaker, 1661 - 1663, paper, etching, etchings, engraving, engraving (printing process), Northern Netherlands, 1485 - 1553, after, after painting by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1612-05-17 - 1670-09-18, publisherPortrait of John II Casimir Vasa in armour. Lesser, Aleksander (1814-1884), draughtsman, cartoonistIsenburg and Grenzau, Ernst Graf von Publisher: Merian, Matthew (the elderly) publishing house: Frankfurt (Main)Portrait of Henri II d'Orléans, Duke of Longueville. Bust to the left of Henri II d'Orléans, Duke of Longueville. Under the portrait twelve rules in Latin.Fugger by Kirchberg and to Weissenhorn, Otto Heinrich Count Stecher: Kilian, LucasChildebert III., King of Franconia.Gottfried Moebius. Line engraving by J. Dürr after himself.Antoine Van Dyck (1599-1641). Paulus Pontius, engraver. Etching and chisel engraving, 4th state. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 74736-12 Artist, Dutch School, in bust, engraver, man, mustachioed, portrait, XVIIth 17th XVII 17th 17th 17th century, Flemish, engraving, mustacheNassau-Siegen, Comte DE (Hollstein 27) Antoine van Dyck (1599-1641). Nassau-Siegen, Comte DE (Hollstein 27). Water-Strong on Paper, Burin, 1634-1636.Portret Van Diego Felipez de Guzmán, Markies Van Leganés.Portrait of Philip Willem, Prince of Orange, Willem Jacobsz Delff, after Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt, 1628 print Portrait of Philip Willem in an oval with edge. In the lower margin five lines of Latin text. Delft paper engraving / etching knighthood order of the Golden Fleece - insignia of a knighthood order, e.g.: badge, chain (with NAME of order)Dürer, Albrecht Draftsman: Ferretti, Giovanni DomenicoStecher: Prißler, Georg MartinHerbert, 1. Earl of Montgomery, 4. Earl of Pembroke, Philip Stecher: Voerst, Robert vanDatierung: 1621 / 1636Göldli, Heinrich Knight of.Portrait of Jan van Brakel, Reinier Vinkeles (I), After Jacobus Buys, 1787 print Portrait of Jan van Brakel, schout-by-night of Holland and West-Friesland. Amsterdam paper etching / engravingCarolus de Columna house; Pontius, Paulus (1603-1658), Dyck, Anthony Van (1599-1641), Hendricx, Gillis (fl. 1645-); 1645-1646 (1645-00-00-1645-00-00);Louis XIV, Louis le Grand, 1638-1715, King of France and Navarre, called the Sun King or le Roi-Soleil, historical illustrationPortrait of Michiel de Ruyter, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1673 - 1676 print Portrait of Michiel de Ruyter Amsterdam paper etching. Three numbered artists' portraits. Portrait of Paul's Moreelse (No. 1), Balthasar Lauwers (No. 2) and Floris Claesz. Van Dijck (no. 3). In the bottom right labeled: yy.Oilhafen of Schöllenbach, Tobias Stecher: Aubry, Peter (2)Ludwig XIII., King of France 1630/1700Emperor Ferdinand I. Dated: 1531. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Barthel Beham.Carretto, Franz.Garde, Jakob Graf of.Philipp I The Beautiful, King of Spain 1601/1750Portrait of Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Orange, Pieter de Jode (II), After Anthony Van Dyck, c. 1628 - c. 1670 print Portrait of Frederik Hendrik in an oval. In the background the siege of a city. His name in the lower margin. Antwerp (possibly) paper engraving / etchingJohann III. Sobieski, King of Poland.Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick (born 5 June 1587, died 19 April 1658 in London) was an English peer, colonial administrator, admiral and Puritan, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not statedFerdinand I was Holy Roman Emperor from 1558-1564. This 1531 portrait  shows him at age 29. The key events of his reign were two: his defense against the advancing Ottoman Empire and his more accommodating position as regards the Protestant Reformation.  Note Order of Golden Fleece chain.Nogaret de la Valette, Duc de la Valette and Epernon, Bernard.HENRY IRETON English soldier and  politician; took part in  many Civil War battles.  Married Oliver Cromwell's  daughter Bridget in 1646.     Date: 1611 - 1651Portret van Lodewijk Gunther, graaf van Nassau.Portrait of Louis Gunther in an oval. On a pedestal are name and titles. At the top right 'fol. 316. '.Portrait of Micha Lesser, Aleksander (1814-1884); 1830-1884 (1830-00-00-1884-00-00);Lesser, Aleksander (1814-1884), Lesser, Aleksander (1814-1884) - collections, Lesser, Emiljan Stanisław (Baron - 1847-1912), Lesser, Emiljan Stanisław (Baron - 1847-1912) - collection, Lesser, Wiktor Stanisław Zygmunt (Baron - 1853-1935), Lesser, Wiktor Stanisław Zygmunt (Baron - 1853-1935) - collection, Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki (1640-1673), Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki (1640-1673) - iconography, 17th century, Dar ( provenance), kings, personalities, Polish personalities, portraits, men's portraits, portraits of rulers, rulerWagner, Georg Stecher: Does, Antony van derGeorg von Derfflinger, 20. März 1606 -14. Februar 1695, war Kurfürstlich-Brandenburgischer Feldmarschall und Statthalter von Hinterpommern, Historisch...Amsterdam, Hooghe, Romeyn de, Michael Adriaensz de Ruyter Knight Lt Admiral general Of Hollandt and West Frieslandt, Portrait of Michiel de Ruyter, print, prints, height 465 mm, width 347 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1645-09-10 - 1708-06-15, print maker, printmaker, 1673 - 1676, third quarter 17th century, fourth quarter 17th century, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Work conception, after own design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisherLamboy, Wilhelm Graf 1651 / 1750Bernardino de Rebolledo (1597-1676). Spanish poet, soldier and dipolmat. Portrait. Engraving. Colored.Portrait of a man, Raphael Morghen, After Stefano Tofanelli, After Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt, 1768 - 1833 print  print maker: Romeafter drawing by: Italy paper engraving / etching anonymous historical person portrayedFriedrich Wilhelm, Elector of Brandenburg (1620-1688) 1651/1750Sir Basil Brooke, royalist conspirator and rich ironfounder. 1576-1646. Sir Bazill Brooke. From a very rare print. Copperplate engraving from Samuel Woodburns Gallery of Rare Portraits Consisting of Original Plates, George Jones, 102 St Martins Lane, London, 1816.Estrées, Franis Annibral DUC DUDE: BOISEVININ, LouisRevotes: Daret, Pierre (1605) Promoted Account: ParisGaspar de Guzmán y Pimentel (Gaspar de Guzmán y Pimentel Rivera y Velasco de Tovar). Count-Duke of Olivares (1587-1645). Spanish nobleman and politician, 3rd Count of Olivares, favourite of king Philip IV of Spain. Portrait. Drawing by Salcedo. Lithography. Later colouration. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Castilla-La Nueva, 1869. Author: Isidoro Salcedo. 19th century Spanish painter, lithographer and draughtsman.Admiral William Feilding, 1st Earl of Denbigh, c. 1587-1643, English naval officer and courtier. Killed at the Battle of Edgehill. Mezzotint engraving by Robert Dunkarton after a print by Robert van Voerst from Richard Earlom and Charles Turner's Portraits of Characters Illustrious in British History Engraved in Mezzotinto, published by S. Woodburn, London, 1813.'Arthur Lord Capel; beheaded 1648', 1815. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James the Second" Samuel Woodburn, London, 1815.Ludwig Wilhelm, Markgraf von Baden-Baden.Portret Van Senator Giovanni Bernardo Veneroso, Giacomo Piccini, 1659 print  Venice paper engraving historical persons