1721 Copper Engraving Portrait Maximilien De Henin-Lietard Count Boussu EUM3

This is an original 1721 black and white copper engraving of "Maximilianus Henninius Bossu." This is a portrait of Maximilien de Hénin-Liétard, Count of Boussu and Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands. He was the son of Count Jean de Hénin-Liétard, descendant of an aristocratic family from Hainaut and Anne of Bourgondië-Beveren. The portrait is surrounded by a wonderful decorative motif mimicking a frame set against an etched background. The design features two cherubs flanking an urn that rests upon a stylized and grotesque face at the top of the print and a cascading grape vine design framing the remainder of the portrait, uniting at the bottom center of the print.CONDITIONThis 290+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light foxing and aging. No creases. Minor print defect - bottom center. No surface rub.No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is a plate impression bordering the image in this print. Product Type: Original Copper Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fin