715 - Unknown (18th), Depiction of Wilhelm I as a knight, 1725, Copper engraving

Unknown (18th), Depiction of Wilhelm I as a knight, 1725, Copper engraving Unknown (18th century): William I in armour with shield and sword, 1725, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "Willem de I.". Upper left numbered in the printing plate: "II. Deel Fol. 329". Date: 1725 Description: Full-length portrayal of William I, Count of Holland, in idealised armour with a plumed hat. He holds a large sword in his right hand and a coat of arms in his left, with another shield resting on his shoulder. The background shows an architectural scene with maritime allusions. The richly decorated border - printed separately - contains weapons, armour and vanitas symbols such as skulls. Source: François Halma (1653 -1722 ) Tooneel der Vereenigde Nederlanden en onderhorige landschappen, 1725 | Book, Science Keywords: William I, 18th century, Renaissance, Portraits, Netherlands, Size: Paper: 38,8 cm x 25,5 cm (15,3 x 10 in), Plate: 34,3 cm x 25,0 cm (13,5 x 9,8 in), Depiction: 33,3 cm x 24,5 cm (13,1 x 9,6 in) Condition: Good condition. Discoloured due to age. With browned margins. Slight waviness in the paper, especially in the upper margin.