Portrait engraving

by Theodor de Bry 1528-1598 by Philippe de Monte

$375 · Offered by J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians

The composer is depicted bust-length within an oval border lettered Philippus de Monte Belga DD Max et Rod 11 Impp Musici Canon et Thesaur Camaracensis within a decorative border incorporating floral motifs. He wears a short full beard, is in simple dress, and wears a tall cap. With 2 lines of text to cartouche below.Image size to plate mark ca. 147 x 110; sheet size 200 x 156 mm. With 318 and XLIX printed to upper margin of recto and signature designation

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