709 - Unknown (18th century), Mary of Burgundy and Maximilian of Austria, around 1744, copper engraving

Unknown (18th century), Mary of Burgundy and Maximilian of Austria, around 1744, copper engraving Unknown (18th century): Full-length portrait of Emperor Maximilian I and Mary of Burgundy with a wedding ring, c. 1744, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper Inscription: At the bottom of the printing plate: "MARIA van BORGONJE. MAXIMILIAAN van OOSTENRYK.". Numbered in the upper right corner of the printing plate: “II. Deel. Fol. 71.” Date: c. 1744 Description: A double portrait of Maximilian I and Mary of Burgundy, both dressed in splendid robes, standing within sacred architecture. Maximilian is handing Mary a ring, with festive scenes visible in the background. Below is a separate, ornately engraved panel featuring weapons, flags, and a skull in the center. Person: Emperor Maximilian I of Austria, Holy Roman Empire, House of Habsburg (1459–1519) Duchess Mary of Burgundy (1457, Brussels–1482, Bruges) Keywords: Maximilian I, 18th century, Renaissance, Portraits, Netherlands, Size: Paper: 38.8 cm x 25.5 cm (15.3 x 10 in), Plate: 33.7 cm x 25.0 cm (13.3 x 9.8 in), Image: 33.3 cm x 24.3 cm (13.1 x 9.6 in) Condition: Good condition. Discolored due to age. With browned margins. Slight undulations in the paper, particularly in the upper margin and lower corners of the sheet.