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Title: heinrich ii duke of brunswick-lüneburg portrait engraving, c.1650 description: original antique engraved portrait of heinrich ii “der jüngere” (henry … Read more Title: heinrich ii duke of brunswick-lüneburg portrait engraving, c.1650 description: original antique engraved portrait of heinrich ii “der jüngere” (henry the younger, 1489–1568), duke of brunswick-lüneburg and prince of brunswick-wolfenbüttel. The duke is shown half-length in an elaborate oval cartouche, wearing court dress, a feathered cap and chain of office. Above is a scrolling banner identifying him as “heinrich der jünger, von gottes gnaden, herzog zu braunschweig und lüneburg.” his heraldic coat of arms appears prominently below the portrait, flanked by two winged figures and extensive german biographical text recording important events in his life and his death in june 1568. A finely worked and highly decorative german noble portrait combining portraiture, heraldry and historical biography. Artist / maker: anonymous german engraver date: circa mid-17th century origin: germany medium: copper engraving on laid paper dimensions: 19.8 × 32.5 cm (sheet) subject: heinrich ii “der jüngere” (1489–1568), duke of brunswick-lüneburg, prince of brunswick-wolfenbüttel style / period: baroque / 17th century condition: good antique condition with expected age-related toning and minor handling wear. Some light staining, small marks and marginal imperfections are visible. The engraved image remains strong and well defined. Please study the photographs carefully for condition. Frame / presentation: sold unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: heinrich ii, henry the younger, heinrich der jüngere, duke of brunswick, brunswick-lüneburg, brunswick-wolfenbüttel, braunschweig, wolfenbüttel, german nobility, german duke, heraldry, coat of arms, aristocratic portrait, noble portrait, baroque portrait, 17th century engraving, antique german engraving, copper engraving, historical portrait, european royalty, house of welf, house of brunswick bg-14223-21 See less
- Dimensions
- 7.48ʺW × 12.6ʺH
- Styles
- Baroque
- Art Subjects
- Portrait
- Period
- 17th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Wear consistent with … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Wear consistent with age and use, With expected age-related toning and minor handling wear, Some light staining, small marks and marginal imperfections are visible, The engraved image remains strong and well defined less
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