723 - Unknown (18th), Floris I, Count of Holland, 1725, Copper engraving

Unknown (18th), Floris I, Count of Holland, 1725, Copper engraving Unknown (18th century): Portrait of Floris I, Count of Holland, in armour with sword and shield, 1725, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "FLORIS de I.". Upper right numbered in the printing plate: "I. Deel Fol. 309. N.1.". Date: 1725 Description: Full-length portrayal of Floris I in armour and with a feathered helmet. He holds a sword in his right hand, while a coat of arms shield protects his left shoulder. The background shows a landscape with buildings and trees. The ornamental frame - printed separately - is richly decorated with armour, weapons, vanitas symbols and figures. Source: François Halma (1653 -1722 ) Tooneel der Vereenigde Nederlanden en onderhorige landschappen, 1725 | Book, Science Keywords: Floris I, 18th century, Baroque, Portraits, Netherlands, Size: Paper: 38,8 cm x 26,7 cm (15,3 x 10,5 in), Plate: 34,4 cm x 25,1 cm (13,5 x 9,9 in), Depiction: 33,4 cm x 24,4 cm (13,1 x 9,6 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly discoloured due to age. With brownish discoloured upper and left margins. Top margin with creases. Isolated small pinholes in the right margin. Sporadically stained.