Author: Sichem, Christoffel van I (1546-1624)
Title: Antique Engraving 1601 - Portrait of Matthias of Austria [LA GRANDE CRONIQUE... (1601): set title] - C. Van Sichem, published 1601, 1 p.
Description: Portrait of Matthias of Austria, standing holding a glove in his hand. The other hand concealed under his robe. The pedestal on the right is decorated with the coat of arms of the portrayed. In the background a landscape with a river houses and towers. Not numbered. Lettered below: 'MATTHIAS D.G. ARCHIDUX AUSTRIA DUX BURGUN. COM. TIROL TEMP. GUB. BELGICAE'. Signed on the bottom right: 'CVSichem fecit et excud' (CVS monogrammed). Engraving and etching on paper, trimmed to plate mark; total: 188 x 145 mm; only state; pasted on another sheet of paper; Hollstein 120. In passepartout 400 x 300 mm.

Keywords: Early printings|Onderwerpen