Antique Print-HUGUES DONEAU-HUGO DONELLUS-PORTRAIT-Swanenburg-1609

Original antique print showing a portrait of Hugues Doneau, commonly referred also by the Latin form Hugo Donellus (1527 – 1591), a French law professor and one of the leading representatives of French legal humanism.

Made by after an anonymous artist.

Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 13.4 x 18.1 cm (5.28 x 7.13 inch). Image size: 10.2 x 15.3 cm. (4.02 x 6.02 inch).

Condition: good, given age. A few minor spots. Some remains of paper and glue on rear from attachment. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

HUGUES DONEAU-HUGO DONELLUS-PORTRAIT | PCO-C46-27

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Published by Andries Clouck in 1609.

Reference: HD 75.

Biography engraver: Willem Isaaksz. Swanenburg (1571-1638) was a Dutch engraver.