Antique Portrait Print-Engraving-MATHIAS-AUSTRIA-De Groot-1681

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Title: 'Mathias, Aertshertogh van Oostenryk, etc.' (Mathias, Archduke of Austria).Matthias of Austria (1557 - 1619) was Holy Roman Emperor from 1612, King of Hungary and Croatia from 1608 (as Matthias II) and King of Bohemia from 1611. He was a member of the House of Habsburg. 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. Original creases. Storage location: A307-36 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 19143

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