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Description: This scarse copperplate engraved print originates from: 'Opgang, voortgang, en nedergang, der ketteryen deser eeuwe.', by Florimond Remonds (Florimond de Reamond), published by H. Verdussen, Antwerp 1690. This contra-reformation work deals with the origin and history of the Protestant heresy from a Catholic perspective. This work was originally published in 1605. It contains a addendum about 'Jeanne de Pausinne van Roomen', the fable of a female pope, which was originally published separately in 1587. In this edition 30 engraved portraits of historic figures are surrounded by a decorative border with devils, snakes etc. or angels, putto's etc. depending on the religious standing.
Artists and Engravers: Florimond de Raemond (1540-1602) was a convert himself. In 1566 he witnessed an exorcism in Laon, France and he became Catholic. He then started prosecuting Hugenots. The engravings are engraved by Gaspar Bouttats (Flemish, 1625-1695) after the drawings of Henricus Verbruggen.
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Subject: Plate / Portrait: 'Joannes Fredericus. Hertogh van Saxen. Wort gevangen door den Hertogh van alva en voor K: Karel gebracht.' (John Frederick I, Elector of Saxony. Was captured by the Duke of Alba and brought before Emperor Charles V.) John Frederick, called John the Magnanimous, was Elector of Saxony and Head of the Protestant Confederation of Germany (the Schmalkaldic League), "Champion of the Reformation".
Condition: Good. Please study scan carefull as this shows condition well. General age related toning and light staining from handling. A few small pinholes. Small unobtrusive rusty spot in the image.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 20.5 x 31.5 cm. The image size is ca. 18 x 29.5 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 8.1 x 12.4 inch. The image size is ca. 7.1 x 11.6 inch.
Medium: Copperplate engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Rear blank. Portrait was printed seperately from decorative border. Absolutely 100% authentic.
Location: A5-08
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