Holbein portrait of Nicholas Borbonius. Francesco Bartolozzi engraving c1795

$90.00

Bartolozzi engraving of the Holbein portrait of Nicholas Borbonius (No printed title. Name in pencil at base of page. Text page is included).  

A fine example of Holbein's brilliant portraiture, this is an original stipple engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi R.A. (1727-1815), Historical Engraver to his Majesty George III. Bartolozzi perfected the art of stippled engraving, becoming one of the finest engravers ever. In 1768 Francesco Bartolozzi was a foundation member of the Royal Academy in London.

This fine portrait engraving was printed on tissue, which unfortunately was creased when laid on heavier paper for publication as “Imitations of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein, in the collection of His Majesty, for the portraits of illustrious persons of the court of Henry VIII” by Hans Holbein (the Younger) (1497-1543). Published in London circa 1796 by the Keeper of the King’s Drawings and Medals and Fellow of the Society of Artists, John Chamberlaine.

This page has a slight vertical bend down the centre of the page, and is priced accordingly. To the engraved border measures 315 x 255 mm (12.5 x 10 inches). To plate mark measures 35 x 28 cm (13.75 x 11 inches). Page size is 54 x 42cm (21.25 x 16.5 inches).

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