1722 Copper Engraving Portrait Peter Ernst I Furst Von Mansfeld Eighty EUM5

This is an original 1722 black and white copper engraving of "Peter Ernst Fürst von Mansfeld," also known as Peter Ernst I von Mansfeld-Vorderort, a military commander during the Eighty Years' War, Governor of Luxembourg, Governor of the Spanish Netherlands, and a a Knight in the Order of the Golden Fleece, an exclusive order of chivalry. He is identified as such by the neck order, a livery collar, he is wearing in this portrait. The portrait is surrounded by a wonderful decorative motif featuring a face and botanical design at the top of the print and two oppositionally placed angels blowing trumpets within an intricate filigreed design at the bottom 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. Product Type: Original Copper Engraving; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+ Dimensions: Approx