[Tomb of William I, Margrave of Meissen] 1737

Engraving | 27.2 x 15.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 609063

Description

Engraving of the tomb of William I, Margrave of Meissen. Whole length effigy with helmet and armour, holding a banner in each hand. The figure is surrounded by a Latin inscription. With borders trimmed. From a series of views of the tombs of the rulers of Thuringia.

A plate from Thuringia sacra sive historia monasteriorum, quae olim in Thuringia floruerunt accedunt Samuelis Reyheri monumenta landgraviorum Thuringiae et marchionum Miniae (1737). For another copy of the same volume complete with 101 plates see RCIN 1021250.
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Search the collection William I, Margrave of Meissen (1343-1407)

Search the collection Landgraves of Thuringia
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Measurements

27.2 x 15.0 cm (sheet of paper)

26.0 x 13.4 cm (platemark)

25.4 x 13.0 cm (image)
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Portrait Prints
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