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The Spanish Grand Duke of Alba or Iron Duke in the Netherlands, 1618

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Antique portrait titled 'Ferdinando Alvares a Toledo (..)'. Old portrait of Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel or Ferdinandus Toletanus Dux Albanus (1507 - 1582), known as the Grand Duke of Alba in Spain and the Iron Duke in the Netherlands, he was a Spanish noble, general, and diplomat. This print originates from 'L'histoire des Pays-Bas d'Emanuel de Meteren. Ou recueil des guerres, et choses memorables advenues tant és dits pays, qu'és pays voysins, depuis l'an 1315 (..)'. Artists and Engravers: Emanuel van Meteren or Meteeren (1535-1612) was a Flemish historian and consul for 'the Traders of the Low Countries' in London.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)Width: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1610-1619
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1618
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Good, age-related toning. French text on verso, please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BGI-008311stDibs: LU3054327579002

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