728 - Unknown (18th), Margaret II, Countess of Holland and Hainaut, 1725, Copper engraving

Unknown (18th), Margaret II, Countess of Holland and Hainaut, 1725, Copper engraving Unknown (18th century): Full-length portrait of Margaret II, Countess of Holland and Hainaut, with floral decorative frame, 1725, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "MARGARETA.". Upper right numbered in the printing plate: "II. Deel. Fol. 70.". Date: 1725 Description: The engraving shows Margaret II (1311-1356), daughter of William III of Holland and wife of Emperor Louis IV of Bavaria, in a richly patterned gown and crown with veil. She stands in front of an architectural background with a view of a harbour scene with ships. The surrounding decorative frame - printed separately - is decorated with flowers, musical instruments and vanitas motifs and emphasises the courtly elegance of the depiction. Source: François Halma (1653 -1722 ) Tooneel der Vereenigde Nederlanden en onderhorige landschappen, 1725 | Book, Science Keywords: Margaret II, 18th century, Baroque, Portraits, Netherlands, Size: Paper: 38,8 cm x 25,3 cm (15,3 x 10 in), Depiction: 33,5 cm x 24,6 cm (13,2 x 9,7 in) Condition: Good condition. Clean and high-contrast print with fine lines. The platemark is trimmed on the left, the lower left margin of the image is slightly affected. Paper browned due to age and slightly foxed in places.