722 - Unknown (18th), Diderik II in a cloak, 1725, Copper engraving

Unknown (18th), Diderik II in a cloak, 1725, Copper engraving Unknown (18th century): Portrait of Diderik II in a cloak against an architectural backdrop, 1725, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "DIDERIK II.". Upper left numbered in the printing plate: "I. Deel Fol. 249". Date: 1725 Description: Depiction of Diderik II in a cloak with a turban. He holds a large sword in his right hand, while a coat of arms adorns his left shoulder. The background shows a scene from his life. The richly decorated frame - printed separately - is adorned with weapons, armour, trophies and vanitas symbols. Source: François Halma (1653 -1722 ) Tooneel der Vereenigde Nederlanden en onderhorige landschappen, 1725 | Book, Science Keywords: Diderick II, 18th century, Baroque, Portraits, Netherlands, Size: Paper: 38,8 cm x 26,7 cm (15,3 x 10,5 in), Plate: 33,7 cm x 24,7 cm (13,3 x 9,7 in), Depiction: 32,8 cm x 23,8 cm (12,9 x 9,4 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly discoloured due to age. With brownish discoloured upper and right margin. Sheet margin slightly wavy at top. Left margin with slight damage: Small pinholes and a loss at the bottom. Sheet edge slightly bumped in places.