Antique Baroque Engraved Portrait of George Melville, Earl of Melville Antique

Antique Baroque Engraved Portrait of George Melville, Earl of Melville AntiqueThis is a finely executed late 17th century copperplate engraving depicting George Melville, 1st Earl of Melville, shown in three quarter view with long curled periwig and lace cravat, rendered in dense, highly controlled line work. The portrait is enclosed within an elaborate laurel wreath cartouche, topped by a crowned monogram and flanked by ribboned banners. Below the portrait sits a sculptural architectural plinth supporting a quartered heraldic

or governmental prize - common in French schools

surrounded by foliate and geometric motifs

Antique French Key (Wreath Motif Top)

The paper shows natural toning

Vintage still life of red roses

whose arms are: gold field with a red leopard and a blue chief charged with three gold fleur-de-lis…”

Several pages display an embossed paper watermark seal

and old drill holes consistent with pre-industrial construction

two rowing/poling and one seated

Radiating skeletal septa and polyp structures are clearly visible

Baldwin London "The Spectator"

which means it provided contemporary insights into the conflict and its aftermath