Name: Antique Print-HENRY VII-ELIZABETH OF YORK-MARRIAGE-MEDAL-Van Mieris-1735
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Antique Print-HENRY VII-ELIZABETH OF YORK-MARRIAGE-MEDAL-Van Mieris-1735

€165.00

Iungimus Optatas Sub Amido Foedere Dextras – (‘We unite in friendly compact our desired hands’). It shows a medal commemorating the marriage of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. Half-length figures of bridegroom and bride facing, their right hands united; his left hand upon a book, his head encircled with roses; hers crowned. Above, celestial rays. The rear of the medal is also shown: an inscription within a wreath of roses.

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‘Iungimus Optatas Sub Amido Foedere Dextras’

Etching / stipple engraving on a verge type handlaid paper, with modern handcolouring. on paper.
Sheet size: 35 x 28 cm. (13,8 x 11 inch). Image size: 15 x 8 cm. (5,9 x 3,1 inch).

This print originates from Frans Van Mieris’ ‘Histori der Nederlandsche Vorsten Uit de Huijzen van Beijere, Borgonje en Oostenrijk’ (The Hague: Pieter de Hondt, 1732-35). This work contained a total of around 1000 depictions of similar coins and medals.

Anonymous.

Condition: Good, given age. Professionally matted. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Not examined out of matting. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: HENRY VII-ELIZABETH OF YORK-MARRIAGE-MEDAL

DPO-86-04