331 - T. VAN MERLEN (*1609), Madeleine de Crequy (1609–1675), 1652, Copper engraving

T. VAN MERLEN (*1609), Madeleine de Crequy (1609–1675), 1652, Copper engraving Theodor II van Merlen (1609 Antwerp - 1672 ibid.): Portrait of Madeleine de Blanchefort de Crequy (1609-1675), Duchess of Villeroy, 1652, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving and Etching on Paper Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "Te. van Meerllen fe.". At the center inscribed in the printing plate: "Magdelaine de Crequy Duchesse de Villeroy.". Lower right dated: "1652". Date: 1652 Description: Portrait of Madeleine de Blanchefort de Créquy in three-quarter profile as a bust in an oval medallion. The portrayed woman wears pearl jewellery around her neck and in her hair. Her coat of arms is depicted in the lower centre. Person: Depicted: Duchess Madeleine de Créquy de Villeroy (1609 - 1675 ) Keywords: Coat of arms, heraldry, Villeroy, France, nobility, portrait, portrait, pearls, jewellery, 17th century, Baroque, Portraits, France, Size: Paper: 34,0 cm x 27,0 cm (13,4 x 10,6 in), Plate: 30,1 cm x 24,5 cm (11,9 x 9,6 in) Condition: Rather good condition. The sheet shows horizontal as well as diagonal crease marks. The edge of the sheet is worn and finger-stained. There is a semicircular tear at the right edge of the image. The margin is slightly bumped. The sheet is slightly foxed and creased.