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Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, aged 43 (‘Franciscus Draeck nobilissimus Eques Angliæ ano æt sue 43’)
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ATTRIBUTED TO JODOCUS HONDIUS (1563-1612)
Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, aged 43 (‘Franciscus Draeck nobilissimus Eques Angliæ ano æt sue 43’)
engraving
circa 1583
on laid paper, apparently without watermark
a fine, silvery impression of this large, rare and important portrait
second, final state, completed by George Vertue (1684–1756), the first state being unfinished and known in two impressions only
printing with great clarity, good contrasts and depth
trimmed to or on the borderline, to the subject in places
the sheet backed, some pale staining and other, minor defects
Sheet 400 x 309 mm.
Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, aged 43 (‘Franciscus Draeck nobilissimus Eques Angliæ ano æt sue 43’)
engraving
circa 1583
on laid paper, apparently without watermark
a fine, silvery impression of this large, rare and important portrait
second, final state, completed by George Vertue (1684–1756), the first state being unfinished and known in two impressions only
printing with great clarity, good contrasts and depth
trimmed to or on the borderline, to the subject in places
the sheet backed, some pale staining and other, minor defects
Sheet 400 x 309 mm.
Provenance
Private Collection, UK; then by descent to the present owner.
Literature
Hind, Hollstein 3
Brought to you by
Stefano Franceschi
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