Author: Frisius, Simon Wijnants (1580-1629)
Title: [55] Michael Miervelt, Delphensis. Pictor. (Pictorum aliquot celebrium, præcipué Germaniæ Inferioris, effigies; series title)
Description: Portrait of Michael van Mierevelt holding a portrait and brushes. On the background a landscape. Signed on the right: 'Hh' and on the bottom: 'Cum privilegio' . 55th plate of the series. Inscription on the bottom: 'MICHAEL MIREVELT, DELPHENSIS PICTOR. / Pingendo ad vivum quo non praestantior alter: / Delphicus hinc Zeuxis dicitur esse novus. / Principibus magnis fuit invitatus: at ipsum / Ante alias urbes patria culta tenet'. l Etching and engraving, pasted on thicker paper; total: 206 x 128 mm; Hollstein 177

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