712 - Unknown (18th), William IV in armour, 1725, Copper engraving

Unknown (18th), William IV in armour, 1725, Copper engraving Unknown (18th century): Willem IV in heroic pose with armour and sword, 1725, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "WILLEM de IV.". Upper right numbered in the printing plate: "II. Deel Fol 328". Date: 1725 Description: Full-length portrayal of William IV (1307-1345), Count of Holland and Hainaut, in armour with cloak and plumed helmet. He holds a sword and carries a general's staff at his side, while a coat of arms rests on his shoulder. The background shows a battle scene with horsemen and ships, referring to his military endeavours. The magnificent framing - printed separately - is decorated with armour, weapons and vanitas symbols. Source: François Halma (1653 -1722 ) Tooneel der Vereenigde Nederlanden en onderhorige landschappen, 1725 | Book, Science Keywords: William IV, 18th century, Baroque, Portraits, Netherlands, Size: Paper: 38,0 cm x 26,7 cm (15 x 10,5 in), Plate: 34,0 cm x 25,5 cm (13,4 x 10 in), Depiction: 33,3 cm x 24,2 cm (13,1 x 9,5 in) Condition: Good condition. Discoloured due to age. With browned margins. Slight waviness in the paper, particularly in the upper margin. Crease and pinholes along the left edge of the sheet