1745 Very Rare Print with 2 portraits of the FRIIS family by Frans van Bleyswyck

Description: A-040z FOR SALE: One (1) very rare museum quality magnificent Baroque style engraving. This magnificent, undated print, signed by the Dutch artist Frans van Bleyswyck, was engraved and published between 1745 and 1746. It hosts portrait busts of two (2) members of the Friis family: Johan and Christian Friss, chancellors of Denmark, are set on a pedestal by three putti. Sheet size: ~ 24.5 x 18 cm. Print / engraving size: ~ 16 x 10 cm. HISTORICAL CONTEXT: JOHAN FRIIS CHANCELIER (1494-1570) was a Danish statesman. He served as Chancellor under King Christian III of Denmark. He studied in Odense and in Copenhagen before completing his education in Cologne and Rome. One among the few early modern Danish noble who occupy so prominent a place in Danish history. He exercised a decisive influence in the government of the realm (as chancellor from 1532 until 1570) enduring the reign of three kings. He was one of the first of the magnates to adhere to the Protestant Reformation and its promoter King Frederick I of Denmark (1523-1533). CHRISTIAN FRIIS CHANCELIER or Christen Friis (1581-1639) was a Danish nobleman, politician, and patron of arts and science. He attended Sorø Academy. In 1610 he inherrited Borreby Castle from his paternal uncle, Johan Friis. He later also inherrited Kragerup in 1610 and purchased Lindholm manor in 1633. Chancellor of Denmark in 1616. He was an opponent of the continuation of the Kalmar War and advocated peace measures to Christian IV of Denmark. He was a patron of the astronomer Christen Sørensen Longomontanus and the historians Johannes Pontanus and Johannes Meursius, and a friend of the natural historian Ole Worm. Frans van Bleyswyck or François van Bleyswijck (1671 -1746), was an engraver from Holland. His main work was producing illustrations, including portraits, for books. In 1706 he enrolled with the Guild of Saint Luke in Leiden. The famous Leiden etcher and engraver Johannes van der Spyck was his student. PLATE TITLE(S): JOHAN FRIIS CHANCELIER & CHRISTIAN FRIIS CHANCELIER CONDITION: generally excellent for the age, with no cracs or tears and large margins. Please check the scan for any blemishes, stain(s), or age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. Feel free to ask questions and / or additional pictures. AUTHENTICITY: all authentic antique print(s), published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. They are not modern copy(s). The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I can combine shipping on multiple items. You can message me before paying so I can send an adjusted invoice with reduced shipping costs on items that can be combined. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. ————————————————————— Ideal for museum collection(s), private institutions, collectors of decorative collectibles. This antique etching / print is a unique addition to any north Europe / Denmark history collection. ——————————————————————— Denmark 17th Century Politics, Government and Diplomacy Ambassadors and diplomats Scandinavian History Denmark Nobility Danish Royalty Norway aristocracy

Price: 110 USD

Location: Nafpaktos Greece

End Time: 2024-12-28T14:34:45.000Z

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