1721 Copper Engraving Ferdinando I Medici Grand Duke Tuscany Italy Art EUM2

This is an original 1721 black and white copper engraving of "Ferdinandus Gross Hertzog von Florentz." This is a portrait of Ferdinando I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany and son of Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany and Eleonora di Toledo. The portrait is framed by a wonderful decorative motif featuring a shell and botanical design at the top of the image with columns flanking the portrait. This piece is accompanied by the original German biographical text printed on a separate sheet featuring a decorative drop cap, a vignette comprised of three figures seated in a landscape, and tailpiece.CONDITIONThis 290+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light foxing and agingNo creases. No natural defects.No surface rub.No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is a plate impression bordering the image in this print and there is light offsetting from the facing page on the accompanying text print. Product Type: Original Copper Engraving; Black / White Grade: Near Mi