Portraits of Ruling Class

Engravings of regal figures adorned in armor and lavish attire, stressing their authority and nobility through detailed craftsmanship.

Picart, Bernard, Amsterdam, Bust portrait of George I of England, verso lower right - stamped, Bust portrait of George I, King of England and Ireland. He wears a chain with the Constantinian Order of St. George. On the pedestal his coat of arms with his motto in Latin and a caption in Latin. On the drapery a crown, an orb and two sceptres., print, prints, height 232 mm, width 174 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1673-06-11 - 1733-05-08, print maker, printmaker, 1716 - 1716, first quarter 18th century, paper, papier, etching, etchings, engraving, engraving (printing process), intermediary draughtsman

Portrait of James Stuart, king of England, in oval picture frame; James II by (...) Defendor of the Faith. Portrait of James Stuart, king of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, chest piece dressed in harness in oval picture frame with laurel wreath. Basic with coat of arms with motto flanked by unicorn and lion and english inscription in which James Stuart is praised as king.

General Charles Fleetwood, Jacobus Houbraken, 1698-1780, Dutch, after Robert Walker, 1607-1660, British, 1740, Engraving; Proof before inscription, with engraver's name and date only, Sheet: 18 1/2 x 11 15/16in. (47 x 30.3cm), DON'T USE: 18 1/2in. (47cm), and DON'T USE: 11 15/16in. (30.3cm)

Cronhielm, Gustaf Graf Stecher: Bernigeroth, Martin

Windisch-Graetz, Ernst Friedrich Graf too.

Boves, Marquis de Linville-Couthentant, Anne de.

Doujat, Jean.

Portrait of Johan Willem Friso, Prince of Oranje-Nassau, Jacob Houbraken, After Hendrik Pothoven, after Herman Hendrik de Quiter, 1752 print Portrait of Johan Willem Friso in an oval with edge. There are a number of allegorical objects around, including a lance, a cannon, a drum and his weapon. On the relief a performance of a battle. Amsterdam paper engraving / etching

Reventlow, Christian Ditlev Graf von.

Portrait of Louis XIV, King of France and Navarre, Richard Gaywood, active 1650-1680, Published by Peter Stent, active 1642-1665, British, undated, Etching and stipple engraving on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper, Sheet: 10 15/16 x 6 7/8 inches (27.8 x 17.4 cm), Plate: 6 x 4 1/2 inches (15.2 x 11.4 cm), and Image: 5 1/4 x 4 5/16 inches (13.3 x 11 cm), armour, curls, half-length figures, king (person), livery collar, mantle, medallions, nobleman, oval, portrait, posing, regal

Choiseul, Marquis de Praslin, Jean Baptiste Gaston.

Schmid, Freiherr on Haselbach and Pirnbach, Caspar of.

Bouffler, Louis Francois Duc Publisher: Merian, Matthew D. J. (heirs) Publisher: Frankfurt (Main)

Portrait of Pierre de Maridat; Petrus de Maridat in Magno Regis Christianissimi Consilio Senator. Portrait of Pierre de Maridat, three-quarters to the right, in an oval. At the bottom of a four-line text in French.

Karl Vii., Roman-German Emperor Schabürgerist: Bird, Bernhardada: 1726 / 1736Factable genesis: Augsburg

Portret van Sir Peter Lely, Gerard Valck, after Peter Lely (Sir), 1662 - 1726 print The painter and draftsman Sir Peter Lely with a long curl wig. Amsterdam paper wig. portrait, self-portrait of painter

Coligny, Gaspard Count.

Degenfeld, Christoph Ferdinand Freiherr von.

Portrait of Willem III, Prince of Orange. Portrait of Willem III in an oval of Lauwerbladen. Crown in the background. In the undermaster his name, his titles and two columns with three lines of Latin text each.

Coligny, Jean Comte Marquis de Saligny Baron de la Motte-Saint-Jean.

Fromentières, Jean Louis.

Rupprecht, Prince of the Palatinate.

Portrait of the Iean Lovis de Fromen animal

Viktor Amadeus I, King of Sardinia.

Gorrevod, Duke de Pont de Vaux, Philippe Eugene de.

Wassenaer, Lord of Opdam, Jakob Reichsgraf von.

Portrait of George II August of Great Britain, Alexander van Haecken, After Sandie, 1736 print George II August of Hanover, King of Great Britain with a scepter in hand and a chain around the neck with the order of the order of the garter. He wears the Coronation Mantel. On the table next to him the Rijksappel and the Koningskroon. London paper engraving orb (symbol of sovereignty; sphere with cross on top). insignia and symbols of sovereignty (crown, diadem, sceptre, orb, seal, standard, cloak, pectoral). ruler, sovereign

Wilhelm Friedrich, Markgraf von Brandenburg-Ansbach.

Fürstenberg, Egon Wilhelm Graf.

Portrait of Grand Duke Cosimo de "Medici II. .

Jacob II. King of England.

Portrait of August Adolf, Pieter de Jews (II), After Anselm of them, 1628 - 1670 print BostePortret of August Adolf, Baron van Traantorf, in Harnas. The portrait is caught in an oval frame with the coat of arms of the portrayed person and an edge in Latin. On the fronton a pigeon with an olive branch and an owl. Various decorations around the frame including attributes of Mercury, Apollo, Mars and Hercules. Print from a series of portraits to paintings by Anselmus van Hulle of all delegates at the peace negotiations in Münster and Osnabrück. Antwerp paper etching / engraving caduceus (staff with two snakes, attribute of Mercury). attributes of Apollo: lyre. attributes of Mars. attributes of Hercules. armour

Christian Albrecht, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp Stecher: Friedlein, Johann

Portrait of George I, King of England, Jacob Houbraken, After Gottfried Kneller, 1752 print George I, King of England, dressed in a king's mantle. Bust in Ovaal, resting on a piercing stable on which his name and title in three lines in Dutch. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving

Bildnis des James Henry Zerneckus

Portret van Thomas Pelham-Holles, James McArdell, after William Hoare, 1745 - 1765 print London paper historical persons. politician, e.g. party leader

Portrait of Dirck Evertsz. Van Bleyswijck. The historian Dirck Evertsz. Van Bleyswijck at the age of 30. The frame is decorated with figures that can be associated with the profession of portrayed, such as father's time and a man who studies antique work.

Portrait of Dirk VI van Holland, Jean Jacques Flipart, 1757 print print maker: Francepublisher: Paris paper engraving / etching historical persons. armorial bearing, heraldry. ruler, sovereign

Ludwig Xiv., King of France Print of Johan Fillian

Heinrich V., King of England.

Sengelau, Johann Adam von.

His Royal Highness Frederick, Prince of Wales, Print made by John Faber the Younger, ca. 1695-1756, Netherlandish, active in Britain, after Jeremiah Davison, ca. 1695-1745, British, Published by John Faber the Younger, ca. 1695-1756, Netherlandish, active in Britain, after 1730, Mezzotint on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper, Sheet: 14 1/16 x 10 inches (35.7 x 25.4 cm), Plate: 13 15/16 x 9 13/16 inches (35.4 x 25 cm), and Image: 12 3/8 x 9 13/16 inches (31.5 x 24.9 cm), armor, cape, chain, costume, cravat, crown, ermine, fur, gesture, hilt, lace, livery collar, man, pilaster, portrait, prince, relief, robe, royalty, sword, tassels, wig

Copper engraving by Robert Nanteuil portraying Louis XIV in formal attire, created in 1667 using punch stitch technique, illustrating royal portraiture.

Portrait of Eugen Franz von Savoyen

Vendôme, Duke of Vendôme, Philippe de.

Portrait of Willem III, Prince of Orange. Portrait of Willem III in an oval. On a pedestal are name and titles. At the top right 'Tom: III. Pag: 596. '.

Portrait of Gottfried Schilter, Christian Romstet, 1665 - 1721 print paper engraving historical persons. insignia and symbols of sovereignty (crown, diadem, sceptre, orb, seal, standard, cloak, pectoral). armorial bearing, heraldry. obelisk, needle

Portrait of Maximilian Emanuel II, Pieter Schenk (I), 1692 - 1713 print Maximilian Emanuel II, Elector of Bavaria and governor of the Southern Netherlands. He wears a harness and a lace collar. Amsterdam paper engraving armour

PortraT van Johann Paul Paumgartner, Johann Wilhelm Windter, After Paul Decker (II), 1728 print Nuremberg paper engraving / etching historical persons

John Charles Hedlinger, ORD, Christ, Eq, Numorum majorus sculptor king of the Swedian, artist incomparable Switzerland , Johann Hedlinger, Hofmedailleur in Stockholm, Jakob Haid -, Mezzotint, after, Studer, Artist

Anhalt-Köthen, Emanuel Prince.

The Duke of Lesdiguières.

Portrait of Dirck Evertsz. Van Bleyswijck. The historian Dirck Evertsz. Van Bleyswijck at the age of 30. The frame is decorated with figures that can be associated with the profession of portrayed, such as father's time and a man who studies antique work.

Prince Menshikoff (Menshikov), after the steel print in the library of St. Petersburg, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume III, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1897

Bildnis Des Friedrich Chief ZX Gothanus

Portrait of William Russell, 1st Count of Bedford, William Russell 1st Earl of Bedford), Jacob Houbraken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1736 - 1738, paper, pencil, engraving, h 372 mm × w 237 mm

StarMemberg, Ernst Rüdiger Count Publisher: Lochner, Johann Christoph (1654) publishing house: Nuremberg

Duquesne, Abraham Marquis Stecher: Figure, Etienneverlag: Michel Erbenverlagsort: Paris

Portrait of the writer Honoré d'urfé; Illvs.mvs dominvs honorivs (...) Arcis Morandan etc ...

Portrait of William III, Prince of Oranje -Nassau, King of England, Gerard Valck, After Peter Lely (Sir), 1662 - 1726 print Willem III, Prince of Oranje-Nassau and King of England since 1689. He wears a harness with a lace collar. In the margin a poem about the Kingdom in England. Amsterdam paper armour

Portrait of Johan Lodewijk, Count of Nassau-Hadamar.Portrait of Johan Lodewijk in a Broken Oval. Six lines or latin text in a framework.

Waldburg-Zeil, Johann Jakob Graf.

Man with a falcon, Isaac de Jouderville (attributed to), 1623 - 1647 print Man with a falcon on his right hand and a hat with a spring. Netherlands paper etching / engraving predatory birds: falcon

Erlach, Hieronymus Count of Stecher: Bernigeroth, Martin

Portrait of Johan Maurits, count of Nassau -Siegen, 1625 - 1699 print Portrait of Johan Maurits in an oval of palm branches. A number of allegorical objects around it, including a helmet and a commandosta. In the middle of a crown. In the middle of his weapon. In a frame are name and title. Low Countries paper engraving / etching

Portrait of William III, Prince of Oranje -Nassau, King of England, Pieter van Gunst, After Jan Hendrik Brandon, 1689 - 1731 print Bust of William III, Prince of Oranje-Nassau, King of England. He carries the order sign of the garter. Amsterdam paper engraving knighthood order

Portrait of Matthias Johann von Schulenburg, Martin Berbigeroth, 1710 print Leipzig paper engraving historical persons. armour

Guolfgang James Nützel AB and Sündersbühl St, Maj, The actual counselor, Reip, Norib, Duumvir Primarig, Praetor, Chest, Guolfgang Jakob Nützel von Sündersbühl, Nürnberger Patrizier, Johann Wilhelm -, Copper Engraver, after, Georg Martin Preissler -, Drawer, after Johannes Kenckel -, Peintre

Louis XV. Artist: Pieter Stevens van Gunst, Dutch, 1659-1724

Juan d'Austria .

Picon, Vicomte d'Andrezel, Jean-Baptiste Louis.

Portrait of Willem III, Prince of Orange, Anthony van Zijlvelt, after Abraham Ragueneau, c. 1666 - c. 1695 print Portrait of William III in an oval. Four lines of Latin text in the lower margin. Northern Netherlands paper engraving knighthood order (GARTER) - insignia of a knighthood order, e.g.: badge, chain

Portrait of Eugenius of Savoy, Lieutenant General, bareheaded and clad in armor. Kneepiece, standing facing left, holding a scepter. In the left background, a battle. In the margin a six-line Dutch verse, Portrait of Eugenius of Savoy, print maker: Adolf van der Laan, (mentioned on object), after: Jacob van Schuppen, (mentioned on object), 1694 - 1755, paper, etching, engraving, h 145 mm × w 82 mm

Erlach, Hieronymus Count of Stecher: Bernigeroth, Martin

Oest, A., Amsterdam, Houbraken, Jacob, Ferdinand Duc de Brunsvig et Lunéburg, Portret van Ferdinand duke of Brunswijk-Lüneburg, verso lower left - stamped, Knee-length portrait of Ferdinand Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg in military uniform, in an interior. His right hand rests on a table next to him, on which are various insignia and a helmet. Below the portrait are the name and details in three lines in French., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 194 mm, width 137 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1698-12-25 - 1780-11-14, print maker, printmaker, 1777 - 1777, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), intermediary draughtsman

Portrait of Dirk VI, Count van Holland, Cornelis Visscher (II), 1650 print Dirk VI, count of Holland, with a headgear embellished with pearls and precious stones. The frame is decorated with the Wapen van Holland. Haarlem paper engraving / etching head-gear

Portret van Frans in Stefan, René Gaillard, After Monogrammist one (Inventor Pinx.), 1744 - 1765 print Paris paper engraving historical persons

Amsterdam, Chevalier, Nicolas, Medal with the portrait of Johan Willem and the names of the electors of the Palatinate, verso middle - written, Design of a round medal with, in three concentric circles, the names of the counts palatine and their years of reign, starting with Siegfried I and ending with Adolf of the Palatinate. In the middle of the medal the portrait of Count Palatine Johan Willem., print, prints, 39, diameter 70 mm, Work conception, 1661-06-01 - 1720, after a design by, 1685 - 1716, paper, papier, etching, etchings, print maker, printmaker

Knyphausen, Friedrich Ernst Freiherr von.

Portrait of Willem Bastiaansz Schepers, Frederik Hendrik Weissenbruch, 1858 - 1862 print The Hague paper. historical persons

Portrait of Maurits, Prince of Orange. Portrait of Maurits in an oval with peripheral. Around a number of allegoric objects, including a skewer, laurel wreath, wall crown, helmet, sword and cannon. On the relief the battle at Nieuwpoort, July 2, 1600.

Bildnis des Casimir Anthony free Baron de sicking

Mallet, Benoit de.

Portrait of king Christiaan v van Denmark and Norway. Portrait to the right of King Christiaan v van Denmark and Norway in an oval. He carries a harness over which a sash with an elephant, symbol of the elephant's order. A look behind him at the Kronborg Palace on the Danish coast. Under the portrait his name and a four-line text, left in Latin, right in German.

Ludwig Xiv., King of France Publisher: Merian, Matthew d. Ä. (Heirs) Publisher: Frankfurt (Main)

Artist: Simon Thomassin, French, 1652-1732, After: Nicolas de Largillière, French, 1656-1746, Jean Thierry(1669-1739), early 18thcentury, Engraving, 35 × 24.1 cm (13 3/4 × 9 1/2in.), French, 18thcentury, Works on Paper -Prints

Rabutin, Count of Bussy, Roger Stecher: Gaillard, RenEverleger: OdiEuper , Verlagsort: Paris

Copper engraving by Pierre Giffart from 1660-1723 showing a portrait of Louis XIV of France with royal attire and emblematic symbols of monarchy.

Catinat, Nicolas de Stecher: Will, Johann Georgverlag: Michel Odieuvre Heirs Verlagsort: Paris

Portrait of Mario Chisi

Thüngen, Johann Karl Graf Schabküngerler: Weigel, Christoph (1654) Dating: 1701/1715

Portrait of Willem III Hendrik, Prince of Orange. Portrait in oval list of Willem III Hendrik, Prince of Orange, Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Gelderland and Overijssel and King of England, Scotland and Ireland. Bust to the right. He carries a harness. In the middle of his weapon with motto 'Hony SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE'.

'Charles II', 1788. Artist: Unknown.

Portrait of karel vi, german emperor. Portrait of Archduke Karel from Austria, who regarded himself during the Spanish Succession War and appointed as King Charles III of Spain. From 1711 to 1740 he was emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. He carries a necklace with the order of the golden fleece and holds a royal wreath in his hands. In the background the siege of a city. Under the image a six-line caption.

Bourbon, Comte de Vermandois, Louis de.

Maskowsky, Wilhelm Ludwig of.

Portrait of Johan Willem Friso, Prince of Orange-Nassau; Title page for: J. Lamigue, the life of Zyne Hoogheit Johan Willem Friso, 1716 ..

City government of Amsterdam, Monogrammist AB (17th-18th century), Amsterdam, Gole, Jacob, Marshal de Bouflers, Pair of France, Portrait of Marshal Louis François, Duke of Boufflers, Duke of Boufflers and commander of the French troops stationed in Namur. The marshal is standing at a table, in the background the siege of Namur. Below the portrait a short explanation of the figures in the representation and a four-line verse signed AB, print, prints, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 300 mm, width 201 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1660 - 1724, print maker, printmaker, 1695 - 1695, fourth quarter 17th century, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher, uitgever, schrijver, verlener van privilege

Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I, 1640-1705. Leopoldus Austriacus, King of Hungary, Croatia and Bohemia. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697.

Lilies, Georg of Stecher: Busch, Georg Paul

James Butler. John Smith (England, Northampton, 1652-1743). England, 1701. Prints; mezzotints. Mezzotint

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