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Antique Engraving of Henry, Prince of Wales (1594–1612) – George Vertue After Isaac Oliver
Antique Engraving of Henry, Prince of Wales (1594–1612) – George Vertue After Isaac Oliver
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A fine antique 18th-century engraving depicting Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales (1594–1612), the eldest son of King James VI of Scotland and James I of England.
Engraved by the celebrated antiquarian artist George Vertue (1684–1756), this historical portrait was created after an original miniature by Isaac Oliver (c. 1565–1617), one of the greatest English portrait miniaturists of the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods.
The original miniature was recorded in the distinguished collection of Dr Richard Mead (1673–1754), the eminent physician, bibliophile and art collector.
Henry Frederick was a popular and promising heir to the English and Scottish thrones, whose early death at just 18 years of age in 1612 brought an abrupt end to his royal ambitions. His portrait remains an important image of the early Stuart period.
George Vertue's finely executed engraving preserves the likeness of the young prince and offers a fascinating connection to the royal portraiture, miniature painting and antiquarian collecting of 17th- and 18th-century Britain.
Historical Details
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Subject: Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales (1594–1612)
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Artist of original miniature: Isaac Oliver
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Engraver: George Vertue (1684–1756)
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Inscription: Del. et Sculpt. (drawn and engraved by)
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Original miniature collection: Dr Richard Mead, M.D.
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Period: 18th-century antique engraving
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Historical association: James I / James VI and the early Stuart dynasty
A Collectable Historical Portrait
An attractive and historically significant engraving for collectors of George Vertue prints, Stuart royal history, antique portrait engravings and early British royal memorabilia.
Equally suited to display in a traditional interior, library, study or collection of historical prints.
A wonderful opportunity to acquire an antique portrait of one of the most intriguing figures of the early Stuart monarchy.
Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition, paper quality, margins and impression offered.
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