485 - Unknown (19th), Portrait of the Count of Nassau, Copper engraving

Unknown (19th), Portrait of the Count of Nassau, Copper engraving Unknown (19th century): Portrait of the Count of Nassau in armour with marshal's baton, 18th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Unterhalb der Darstellung in der Druckplatte bezeichnet: "ILLUSTRISSIMUS, (ILLUSTRISSIMO ET ANTIQUISSIMO STEMMATE ORTUS) PRINCEPS AC Dominus, MAURITIUS, D. G. Princeps Auraicus, Comes Nassoviae, Cattimoelibocorum, Viandae, Dietzij, Moersij & Marchio Verae, et Vlissin:/gae & Dominus civitatis Gravae et ditionis Cuyc, civitatum Vyt, Daesburch &c. Gubernator Geldriae, Hollandiae, Zelandiae, Westfrisiae, Zutphaniae Ultra: jecti Transisalanc &c. Imperator exercitus Provinciarum foedere consociatarum Belgij, Architalassus Generalis, et nobilissimi Ordinis Garterij Eques" Date: 18th century Description: The sitter, majestically posed in power in front of a draped velvet curtain and a table with his helmet, is identifiable as a field marshal because of the field marshal's baton in his ungloved right hand. Dressed in armour, the main focus is on military rank, despite the mention of noble offices and titles below the portrait. Keywords: 18th century, Baroque, Portraits, Netherlands, Size: Paper: 46,8 cm x 32,5 cm (18,4 x 12,8 in), Plate: 41,0 cm x 29,5 cm (16,1 x 11,6 in), Depiction: 37,3 cm x 28,6 cm (14,7 x 11,3 in) Condition: Very good condition. Margins a little bit creased and spotted. Very nice impression.