709 - Unknown (18th), Mary of Burgundy and Maximilian of Austria, around 1744, Copper engraving

Unknown (18th), Mary of Burgundy and Maximilian of Austria, around 1744, Copper engraving Unknown (18th century): Full-length portrait of Emperor Maximilian I and Mary of Burgundy with wedding ring, c. 1744, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "MARIA van BORGONJE. MAXIMILIAAN van OOSTENRYK.". Upper right numbered in the printing plate: "II. Deel. Fol. 71.". Date: c. 1744 Description: Double portrait of Maximilian I and Mary of Burgundy, both in splendid robes, standing in sacred architecture. Maximilian is handing Mary a ring, with festive scenes recognisable in the background. Below is a separate, ornamentally engraved panel with weapons, flags and a skull in the centre. Person: Emperor Maximilian I. I. von Österreich, Holy Roman Empire Habsburger (1459 - 1519 ) Duchess Maria, from Burgundy (1457 Brussels - 1482 Bruges) Keywords: Maximilian I, 18th century, Renaissance, Portraits, Netherlands, Size: Paper: 38,8 cm x 25,5 cm (15,3 x 10 in), Plate: 33,7 cm x 25,0 cm (13,3 x 9,8 in), Depiction: 33,3 cm x 24,3 cm (13,1 x 9,6 in) Condition: Good condition. Discoloured due to age. With browned margins. Slight undulations in the paper, particularly in the upper margin and lower sheet corners.