1722 Copper Engraving Portrait Peter Graf Von Fuentes Pedro Henriquez EUM5

This is an original 1722 black and white copper engraving of "Peter Graf von Fuentes," also known as Pedro Henriquez de Acevedo y Toledo, Count of (Conde de) Fuentes, or Don Pedro Henriquez Fuentes Graf von Toledo und Azevedo, an experienced and revered Spanish General, Governor and Captain-General of Milan, and Statesman who spent a considerable amount of time in the Court of King Philip II. The military baton he is holding in this portrait indicates his status as a high-ranking military officer. The interior border of the portrait features a unique decorative motif that is further surrounded by a wonderful decorative design featuring botanical borders and a crowned shield above an angel at the bottom of the print. This piece is accompanied by the original German biographical text printed on a separate sheet and featuring a decorative drop cap, vignette and head-and tail-pieces. CONDITIONThis 289+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects.No sur