438 - P. SCHENK (1653–1713), The Death of Emperor Joseph I in 1711, circa 1712, copper engraving

P. SCHENK (1653–1713), The Death of Emperor Joseph I in 1711, circa 1712, copper engraving Pieter Schenk (born circa 1653 in Elberfeld—died 1713 in Amsterdam): The Death of Joseph I, Emperor and King of Bohemia, Croatia, and Hungary, of the House of Habsburg, on April 17, 1711, c. 1712, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on laid paper Inscription: The copper engraving was produced in red, a color used only rarely and for special occasions, especially in the 18th century. Inscribed in Dutch and Latin below the image. Signed on the plate with an indication of place: “P. Schenk exc. Amst C. P.” Date: c. 1712 Description: On April 17, 1711, the Emperor died of a smallpox epidemic at the Hofburg; in Vienna, Josefstadt and Josefsgasse are named after the Emperor; Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire from 1705 to 1711. 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, specializing in mezzotint; he traveled to Leipzig and Berlin. Until his death in 1718/19, he published numerous maps and prints. Keywords: 18th century, Baroque, Portraits, Austria, Size: Laid paper: 15.7 cm x 19.3 cm (6.2 x 7.6 in), Image: 13.0 cm x 18.5 cm (5.1 x 7.3 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet is minimally discolored due to its age and has been trimmed at the upper margin within the frame. The decorative sheet is in very good condition.