1721 Copper Engraving Portrait Maria Maddalena Austria Grand Duchess EUM1

This is an original 1721 black and white copper engraving of "Maria Magdalena Ertz Herzogin zu Österreich, Gemahlin Cosmo II Gross Hertz zu Florentz." This is a portrait of Maria Maddalena of Austria, daughter of Charles II, Archduke of Inner Austria and his wife Maria Anna of Bavaria; Grand Duchess of Tuscany as wife of Cosimo de' Medici, Grand Prince of Tuscany and Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici; and acting Regent during her son, Grand Duke Ferinando's, childhood. 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 and featuring a decorative drop cap, vignette and and tailpiece. CONDITIONThis 290+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects.No surface rub.No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is a plate impression bordering the image in this