The Emperor Charles V. Engraving by P.S. van Gunst after A. van der Werff.

  • Werff, Adriaen van der, 1659-1722.
Date:
[between 1710 and 1719?]
Reference:
2857805i
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Description

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, bust to right within a circular frame of imbricated laurel leaves, against a stone plinth. He is bareheaded, wearing armour and the Order of the Golden Fleece. Above, a sceptre and crown; below, coat of arms with motto "Plus oultre"

Publication/Creation

[Amsterdam?] : [publisher not identified], [between 1710 and 1719?]

Physical description

1 print : engraving, with etching ; platemark 31.7 x 18.5 cm

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Lettering

Charles Quint. Mes exploits ont rempli l'un et l'autre hemisphere, Pendant qu'ils consumoient ma vie et ma santé: Le trone des Cesars ne me put satisfaire, Et je n'eus de repos qu'apres l'avoir quitté. Adr.n vander Werff pinx. P. à Gunst sculps.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2857805i

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    2857805i.1

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