Antique Print-GEORGE DUKE OF SAXONY-THE BEARDED-Frisius-1622

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Antique print, titled: 'Georgius Dux Saxoniae' - Full-length portrait with coat of arms of George the Bearded, Duke of Saxony holding a sword. Etching / engraving on hand laid paper. Description: Pierius Winsemius' "Chronique ofte Historische Geschiedenisse van Vrieslandt", Franeker: J. Lamrinck, 1622. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Simon Frisius' after own design. Simon de Vries or Simon Wynouts Frisius (ca. 1580-1628) was a Dutch engraver, etcher, draughtsman and calligrapher, born in Harlingen. He spent a few years in Paris but returned to the Netherlands, where he would spend his final days in The Hague. His prints show a very distinct style and mannerist character. Simon de Vries or Simon Frisius (1570 75, Harlingen 1628/29, The Hague), was a Dutch engraver. He started his career in Paris, and worked in Rouen and Amsterdam before moving to The Hague. Condition: Excellent, given age. Letterpress text on the rear of the sheet. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: C296-26 The overall size is ca. 3.3 x 6.5 inch. The image size is ca. 3 x 6.3 inch. The overall size is ca. 8.3 x 16.6 cm. The image size is ca. 7.5 x 16 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 49612

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