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Very Rare Print of Franciscus Valdesius, Commander of the Spanish Troops, 1649

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Antique print, titled: 'Franciscus Valdesius, Hispani Dux exercitus' - Very rare half length portrait of Franciscus Valdesius ( Francis Valdez, Valdes or Baldes), printed in 1649. Franciscus Valdesius ( Valdez) is known is known as the Commander of the Spanish troops during the surrounding in 1574 of Leiden (seen over his shoulder in the background), engraved by Cornelis Visscher (1628 - 1658), who collaborated with the publisher Pieter Soutman in a series of four numbered portraits commemorating key figures in the siege story. This offered portrait is number I of the series of 4. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Cornelis Visscher' after an anonymous artist. Cornelis Visscher (1629, Haarlem – 1658, Haarlem), was a Dutch Golden Age engraver and the brother of Jan de Visscher and Lambert Visscher. Condition: Good, given age. Two horizontal creases left to right. Left edge verso with remnants of tape from former matting. Museum stamp on verso. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.34 in (41.5 cm)Width: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1640-1649
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1649
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-59319 1stDibs: LU3054326744462
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