S.A.R.D. CHARLES ALEXANDRE DE LORRAINE Z 1753

Pen and ink | 25.0 x 21.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 933114

Anthonis Overlaet (1720-74)

S. A. R. D. CHARLES ALEXANDRE DE LORRAINE Z 1753

Description

A pen and ink drawing of Charles Alexander Emanuel of Lorraine, Stadtholder of the Austrian Netherlands. Bust length in profile left with tied wig, frilled tie, and jacket. Within a circular border bearing French inscription, with further verses and 'Fait à la plume à Anvers 1753', inscribed below.

The drawing is comprised of a single line spiralling in concentric lines to create the image, in the style favoured by Claude Mellan.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Anthonis Overlaet (1720-74)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Charles Alexander Emanuel of Lorraine, Stadtholder of the Austrian Netherlands (1712-1780)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Pen and ink

pen and ink

Measurements

25.0 x 21.2 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
References

Other number(s)

RL 33114