Original Antique Portrait of Maximilian Henry of Bavaria, 1725
€ 220
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1725
Sheet size
36.6 × 22.7 cm (14.4 × 8.9 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
PCT-59294
Condition
Given age. Irregular left edge from binding. Tiny tear right edge, not affecting image. Some staining and a few spots in the margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling.
About this sheet
Antique print, titled: 'Maximilianus Henricus (…)'
Portrait of Maximilian Henry of Bavaria (1621 - 1688). He was the third son and fourth child of Albert VI, landgrave of Leuchtenberg and his wife, Mechthilde von Leuchtenberg. In 1650, he was named Archbishop-Elector of Cologne, Bishop of Hildesheim and Bishop of Liège succeeding his uncle, Ferdinand of Bavaria. He worked throughout his career with the French to limit the authority of the Holy Roman Emperor, and participated in the Franco-Dutch War on the opposite side from the Empire.
Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Henricus Cause' after 'F. Frios'.
