Charles Joseph de Ligne. Etching by P. Schenck, 1704.

  • Schenk, Peter, 1661-1711.
Date:
1704
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810607i
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Description

Ambassador of King Pedro II of Portugal to the Holy Roman Emperor; through marriage, acquired the titles of Conde de Miranda and Marquez de Arronches

Publication/Creation

Amstelod. [Amsterdam] : Pet. Schenk fec. et exc. cum privil. Ord. Holl. et West Frisiae, 1704.

Physical description

1 print : etching, with engraving ; platemark 25.5 x 17.7 cm

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Lettering

Charles Joseph, né Prince de Ligne, Ambassadeur de Portugal à la cour de l'empéreur. ... Pet. Schenk fec. et exc. Amstelod. cum privil. Ord. Holl. et West-Frisiae. Quo res cunque cadunt, semper linea recta. Lettering includes four lines of French verse about the sitter, and the Latin motto of the de Ligne family, meaning "Whatever happens, always [keep a] straight line" Bears number: 83 Impression catalogued bears date 1722 on verso in ink in an old hand

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Wellcome Collection 810607i

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