717 - Unknown (18th), John I, Count of Holland, 1725, Copper engraving

Unknown (18th), John I, Count of Holland, 1725, Copper engraving Unknown (18th century): Portrait of John I, Count of Holland with sword and coat of arms, 1725, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "JAN de I.". Upper right numbered in the printing plate: "I. Deel. Fol. 446". Date: 1725 Description: Full-length portrayal of John I (1284-1299), Count of Holland. He is depicted in a simple robe with fur trimming and a feathered hat, holding a large sword in both hands, a coat of arms resting on his shoulder. The background shows an architectural scene, the border - printed separately - is decorated with armour, weapons and vanitas symbols such as skulls. Source: François Halma (1653 -1722 ) Tooneel der Vereenigde Nederlanden en onderhorige landschappen, 1725 | Book, Science Keywords: John I, 18th century, Baroque, Portraits, Netherlands, Size: Paper: 38,8 cm x 26,5 cm (15,3 x 10,4 in), Plate: 34,3 cm x 25,5 cm (13,5 x 10 in), Depiction: 33,3 cm x 24,5 cm (13,1 x 9,6 in) Condition: Good condition. Discoloured due to age. With browned edges. With scattered foxing. Slight waviness in the paper, particularly in the lower right margin. Crease and tear along the left edge of the sheet.