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Quirin Mark (1753-1811)

Matthias c.1804-1807

Etching | 24.4 x 16.5 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 613207

  • An etching of Matthias, Holy Roman Emperor. A bust length portrait facing left, wearing a laurel crown, armour, collar, sash and the badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece. A Latin inscription and title below the portrait reads 'MATTHIAS.' An inscription in the upper right of the plate lists the object as being 'No. 199'. The print was originally part of Anton Ferdinand von Geissau's Geschichte der römischen Kaiser: mit ihren Bildnissen (1804-1807), which included a series of etched portraits of Roman Emperors by the printmaker Mark Quirin.Engraving of Louis V, Duke of Bavaria. Bust length portrait inclined right, wearing a crown and mantle fastened at the chest. A Latin inscription and title below the portrait reads ''LUDOVICUS V.' An inscription in the upper right of the plate lists the object as being 'No. 182'. The print was originally part of Anton Ferdinand von Geissau's Geschichte der römischen Kaiser: mit ihren Bildnissen (1804-1807), which included a series of engraved portraits of Roman Emperors by the printmaker Mark Quirin.

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    Etching

    Measurements

    24.4 x 16.5 cm (sheet of paper)

    22.9 x 14.8 cm (platemark)

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