1722 Copper Engraving Don Balthasar Marradas Portrait Imperial Court Rudolf EUM4

This is an original 1722 black and white copper engraving of "Don Balthasar Marradas," a Spanish nobleman, imperial field marshal during the Thirty Years' War, and the governor of Bohemia. Though he lacked any true military success, in 1621 he was raised to the rank of an imperial count and provided with land, becoming a field marshal in 1626 and then a Lieutenant General in 1627. The portrait is surrounded by a wonderful decorative motif featuring a stylized lion at the bottom of the print as well as a laurel-leaf crown at the top of the print. CONDITIONThis 289+ 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 print and there is light offsetting from the facing page on the accompanying text print. Product Type: Original Copper Engraving; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+ Dimensions: Approximately 8 x 13.5 inches; 20 x 34 cm Authe