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[Joseph Furttenbach] Vera Effigies Viri Nobilissimi et Prudentissimi Dn. Josephi Furtenbachi,

[Joseph Furttenbach] Vera Effigies Viri Nobilissimi et Prudentissimi Dn. Josephi Furtenbachi, Reipubl. Ulm. Senatoris et Architecti Ingeniosissimi, debiti honoris, et gratitudinis ergo, picta et oblata, ab Andrea Schuch, Pictor. A.º M.D.C.L.I. Ætat 60.

Melchir Küsell fec. [after Andreas Schuch]
[n.d., c.1661.]
Engraving, 17th century watermark. 235 x 150mm (9¼ x 6"). Trimmed to printed border at sides, mounted in album paper.
A three-quarter portrait of Joseph Furttenbach the Elder (1591-1667), a German architect, mathematician, engineer and diarist, who had a particular interest in theatre and stage design. His building designs included a hospital, waterworks system, schoolhouse and theatre.
Collector's stamp of Comte C. W. de Renesse-Breidbach (1776-1833), Belgian soldier and politician on back (Lugt 1209).
[Ref: 62203]  £140.00


 

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