Portraits of Historical Figures

Engravings of notable 18th-century figures, capturing their likenesses with ornamental details. Each portrait highlights their individual significance in history through elegant framing.

Portrait of Petrus Mercier, Pieter van Schuppen, After François Lemaire, 1677 print Portrait of Petrus Mercier, Magister General of the Order of Trinitarians. Around the oval, in which his name and function are displayed, are the evangelist symbols: a winged eagle, a winged person, a winged lion and a winged beef. Above the portrait a hand that shows the keys of Peter, thereby pointing to Mercier. Next to it two broken chains. Under the portrait a text in Latin, which describes the meaning of Mercier for the begging order. Paris paper engraving / etching
Portrait of Petrus Mercier, Pieter van Schuppen, After François Lemaire, 1677 print Portrait of Petrus Mercier, Magister General of the Order of Trinitarians. Around the oval, in which his name and function are displayed, are the evangelist symbols: a winged eagle, a winged person, a winged lion and a winged beef. Above the portrait a hand that shows the keys of Peter, thereby pointing to Mercier. Next to it two broken chains. Under the portrait a text in Latin, which describes the meaning of Mercier for the begging order. Paris paper engraving / etching