470 - J. HOUBRAKEN (*1698) after HOLBEIN (*1497), Portrait of John Fisher, Copper engraving

J. HOUBRAKEN (*1698) after HOLBEIN (*1497), Portrait of John Fisher, Copper engraving Jacobus Houbraken (1698 Dordrecht - 1780 Amsterdam) after Hans Holbein jun. (1497 Augsburg - 1543 London): Portrait of Bishop John Fisher with insignia Portrait of the Bishop of Rochester with papal insignia, 18th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Jacobus Houbraken sculps. Amst. | Holben pinx". Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "In the Collection of Mr. Richardson". At the center further inscription: "FISHER BISHOP OF ROCHESTER". Date: 18th century Description: Portrait of John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester, bust facing right, with cap and fur-trimmed coat Keywords: Portrait; Bishop; Ecclesiastical; Oval frame; Tiara; Key; Putto; Angel; Drapery; Symmetry; Light; Symbolism; Thoughtfulness; Fur stole; Talar; Birett; Clouds; Engraving; Renaissance; Baroque; 18th century; Baroque; Portraits; Germany; Size: Paper: 36,1 cm x 22,7 cm (14,2 x 8,9 in), Depiction: 35,4 cm x 21,6 cm (13,9 x 8,5 in) Condition: Good condition. Trimmed close to the engraving. The engraving shows clear lines and fine details with no visible wear. The paper is slightly yellowed, indicating its age. Minimal spotting in places.