Antique Portrait Print-Engraving-FRANCIS DUKE-VALOIS-ANJOU-De Groot-1681

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Title: 'Francois van Valois, Hartogh van Anjou, Brabant en Lotryk, Graef van Vlaenderen etc'. (Francis, Duke of Anjou, Brabant and Lothier, Duke of Flanders etc.) Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alençon (Hercule François; 1555 - 1584) was the youngest son of Henry II of France and Catherine de Medici. Original etching and engraving combination on a verge type hand laid paper. 100% original and authentic. Description: This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from the book: 'Hugo de Groots Nederlandtsche Jaerboeken.', published in 1681. These portraits are also to be found in othert sources and editions : P.C. Hooft, Bor, or Jean Le Clerc. Published between 1670 and 1730.Artists and Engravers: Hugo Grotius (1583- 1645), also known as Huig de Groot, Hugo Grocio or Hugo de Groot, was a jurist in the Dutch Republic. With Francisco de Vitoria and Alberico Gentili he laid the foundations for international law, based on natural law. He was also a philosopher, theologian, Christian apologist, playwright, and poet. Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling as visible on scans. Paper edges a bit frayed from handling. Storage location: A307-38 The overall size is ca. 9.3 x 15.2 inch. The image size is ca. 6.9 x 10.2 inch. The overall size is ca. 23.5 x 38.5 cm. The image size is ca. 17.5 x 26 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 19141

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