440 - P. SCHENK (1653-1713), Duke of Orléans, Valencia, 1707, around 1712, Copper engraving

P. SCHENK (1653-1713), Duke of Orléans, Valencia, 1707, around 1712, Copper engraving Pieter Schenk (around 1653 Elberfeld - 1713 Amsterdam): Duke of Orleans takes command of the troops in Spain, Valencia, 1707, c. 1712, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Laid paper Inscription: The copper engraving was produced in red colour, which was used only rarely and for special occasions, especially in the 18th century. Inscribed in Dutch and Latin below the image. Signed in the plate and with an indication of the place: "Pet. Schenk exc. Amst C. P.". Date: c. 1712 Description: Peter Schenk the Elder was a German engraver and cartographer from Elberfeld, now part of Wuppertal. Around 1684 he moved to Amsterdam and became a pupil of Gerard Valck, specialising in mezzotint; he travelled to Leipzig and Berlin. Until his death in 1718/19 he published numerous maps and pictures. Keywords: 18th century, Baroque, Military, Spain, Size: Laid paper: 16,8 cm x 19,0 cm (6,6 x 7,5 in), Depiction: 13,8 cm x 18,0 cm (5,4 x 7,1 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet is slightly browned and creased; small marginal tear at lower left. The decorative sheet makes a very good impression.