Charles Emmanuel II

Method Copper engraving
Artist Balthasar Moncornet
Published Balthasar Moncornet, 1660
Dimensions Image 195 x 177 mm, Plate 233 x 183 mm, Sheet 265 x 210 mm
Notes A half length portrait of Charles Emmanuel II turned to right, looking at the viewer wearing a large collar and armour, a military scene in the background right, a swagged curtain in the background left, all surrounded by a hexagonal boarder with overlapping oak leaves and decorative bosses.

Charles Emmanuel II (June 20 1634- June 12 1675) was the Duke of Savoy 1638 to 1675 and son of Victor Amadeus I and Christine of France.

Balthasar Moncornet (c.1600 - 1668) was a French tapissier, engraver, and publisher, working primarily in France. He was a specialist in ornamental prints.

Condition: Some light soiling in margins and small loss in the right margin, otherwise very good.
Framing unmounted
Price £65.00
Stock ID 44410

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