392 - W. FAITHORNE (*1620) after VERTUE (*1684), Henry Hare, 2nd Baron Coleraine, circa 1680, copper engraving

W. FAITHORNE (*1620) after VERTUE (*1684), Henry Hare, 2nd Baron Coleraine, circa 1680, copper engraving William Faithorne (c. 1620–1691) after George Vertue (1684, London–1756, ibid.): Henry Hare, 2nd Baron Coleraine, scholar’s portrait with coat of arms, c. 1680, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper Inscription: At the bottom, inscribed on the printing plate: "This effigy of the noble Baron of Coleraine, while he lived, was adorned with letters by his son HUGON, his grandson, moved by a love of learning, in honor of | HENRICI HERI, among the foremost in both divine and human learning, HENRICUS, the most learned heir, out of piety toward his grandfather." Date: c. 1680 Description: Full-length representational portrait of Henry Hare (1636–1708), 2nd Baron Coleraine, antiquarian, architect, and author. The sitter is wearing an official costume with ermine trim and a Baroque allonge wig Keywords: Henry Hare; Baron Coleraine; Faithorne; Vertue; Allonge wig; Baroque portrait; English nobility; Antiquarian; Architectural history; British genealogy; Copper engraving; Portrait art; 17th century; Late Baroque; Representational portrayal; Heraldry; Coat of arms; State portrait; British history; William Faithorne; George Vertue; National Portrait Gallery; 17th century; Baroque; Portraits; United Kingdom; Size: Paper: 36.0 cm x 22.7 cm (14.2 x 8.9 in), Image: 29.5 cm x 22.5 cm (11.6 x 8.9 in) Condition: Good condition. A collectible copy with age-related marginal browning and a slightly irregular paper cut. The printed image has clear lines and well-preserved contrasts. The reverse side is unprinted, but shows traces of adhesive residue and rubbing at the corners of the sheet.