Marie De Medici, Print From Galerie De Richelieu, François Bignon, 17th Century

Large engraving in majesty of Henri IV wife and Regent of France, MARIA MEDICEA H IIII CONIVX 1650, engraved from the book by Marc de Wulson, Sieur de la Colombière: 'Portraits des hommes illustrious françois qui est pains dans la Galerie du Palais cardinal de Richelieu', HEINCE Zacharie (draughtsman), BIGNON François (engraver), CHAMPAIGNE Philippe de (after, painter), SARA Henri (publisher). 1650.
Another portrait appears in Museum of Pau, same dimensions of bowl and identical paper. This beautiful portrait is surrounded by small cartouches containing scenes from the life of character represented or emblems. They are also accompanied by a brief biography by the historian Marc de Vulson de La Colombière. Good condition, few freckles, partially stuck on a strong paper backing
Take a good look at our photos. It is a prestigious engraving, which one does not often see;
Dimensions: Bowl: 41.6cm x 29.8cm, page: 44cm x 31.5cm.
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