Fulk de Villaret - Original Engraving by Philippe Thomassin - 1588
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Original engraving of 1588 with the oval portrait of Foulques de Villaret, Grand Master of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, with the legend "F. FVLCO DE VILLARET" in the border. A small-format burin engraving of very fine workmanship, 16th century.
Original engraving of 1588 with the oval portrait of Foulques de Villaret, Grand Master of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, with the legend "F. FVLCO DE VILLARET" in the border. A small-format burin engraving of very fine workmanship, 16th century.
From the portrait series "Heads of Illustrious Men &c.", published in 1588 by Philippe Thomassin (Troyes, 1562 - Rome, 1622), a French engraver established in Rome and one of the most active print publishers of his day. Villaret led the Order between 1305 and 1319 and headed the conquest of Rhodes.
Medium: Burin engraving on laid paper.
Engraver: Philippe Thomassin (1562-1622).
Date: 1588.
Source: Series "Heads of Illustrious Men &c.".
Dimensions: 3.7 x 3 in (9.5 x 7.5 cm).
Condition: Good for its age. Trimmed and pasted onto a period sheet as a mount, with a crease at the upper right corner.
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Original engraving of 1588 with the oval portrait of Foulques de Villaret, Grand Master of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, with the legend "F. FVLCO DE VILLARET" in the border. A small-format burin engraving of very fine workmanship, 16th century.