Author: Passe, Simon de (1595-1647)
Title: [Etching and engraving/ets en gravure] Coat of arms of Frederik Hendrik/wapenkaart Frederik Hendrik.
Description: Large elaborate print with the coat of arms of Frederik Hendrik. From Girard Thibault: 'Academie de l'espée de Girard Thibault d'Anvers: ou se demonstrent par reigles mathematiques sur le fondement d'un cercle mysterieux la theorie et pratique des (...) secrets du maniement des armes a pied et a cheval.' Leiden: Bonaventura Elzevier en Abraham Elzevier, 1630. The attribution to Simon van de Passe was made on the basis of his signature apprearing on one of the plates, comparable to the Fredrik Hendrik's. Etching and engraving on paper; plate mark: 473 x 343 mm, total: 500 x 354 mm; only state; a couple of small brown stains, some rubbing, otherwise in great condition. Hollstein 140.

Keywords: Allegories|Genealogy & Heraldry