439 - P. SCHENK (1653–1713), Louis XV, Proclamation, around 1712, copper engraving

P. SCHENK (1653–1713), Louis XV, Proclamation, around 1712, copper engraving Pieter Schenk (born around 1653 in Elberfeld—died 1713 in Amsterdam): Louis XV, September 8, 1715, King of France and Navarre, 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 in the plate and with an indication of the place: “Pet. Schenk exc. Amst Cum. Pr.” 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, specializing in mezzotint; he traveled to Leipzig and Berlin. Until his death in 1718/19, he published numerous maps and illustrations. Keywords: 18th century, Baroque, Portraits, France, Size: Laid paper: 16.0 cm x 19.0 cm (6.3 x 7.5 in), Image: 13.3 cm x 17.6 cm (5.2 x 6.9 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet is slightly browned; the lower right margin is torn. The decorative sheet is in very good condition.