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Antique Engraving – King Henry VII & Elizabeth of York, George Vertue, 1732
Antique Engraving – King Henry VII & Elizabeth of York, George Vertue, 1732
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Circa 1732 – associated with the 1732 publication of Rapin's History of England.
An impressive eighteenth-century engraved portrait of King Henry VII (1457–1509), by the celebrated English engraver and antiquary George Vertue (1684–1756).
The engraving depicts Henry VII alongside his queen, Elizabeth of York, and is based on an ancient painted miniature, or limning, recorded in the Royal Collection. The original plate bears the inscription: “Engraved by George Vertue, bearing the engraved inscription ‘G. Vertue Inv. Sc.’”.
“From an antient Limning in the Royal Collection”
The engraving is signed “G. Vertue Inv. Sc.”, identifying George Vertue as both the artist responsible for the design and the engraver.
Dating from the early eighteenth century, this historically significant portrait reflects the renewed antiquarian interest in Tudor monarchy and early English royal portraiture.
George Vertue was one of the foremost British engravers of his period and served as official engraver to the Society of Antiquaries of London. His work remains highly regarded by collectors of historical prints and British royal portraiture.
A particularly interesting piece for collectors of Tudor history, early British royal portraits and eighteenth-century engraved prints. Dimensions: 37.5cm x 24.5 cm.
Historical details:
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Subject: King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
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Artist & Engraver: George Vertue (1684–1756)
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Medium: Copperplate line engraving
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Date: Circa 1732
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Original source: Ancient limning in the Royal Collection
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Inscription: “From an antient Limning in the Royal Collection”
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Period: Georgian, 18th century
An evocative historical portrait celebrating the founders of the Tudor dynasty.
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