Friedrich Wilhelm, Elector of Brandenburg: allegory of his death. Etching by C.F. Blesendorff after P.C. Leigeb, ca. 1689.
- Leigeb, Paul Carl, 1664-after 1730.
- Date:
- [1689?]
- Reference:
- 2970980i
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Description
Friedrich Wilhelm, the "Great Elector", who died on 9 May 1688, is portrayed enthroned in the centre, while on either side are mourners and allegorical figures. Above left, Fame trumpets his name. Bottom right, History (?) holds a roundel inscribed "Tegitur non obscuratur" (it is covered, it is not obscured) around a depiction of a cloud passing in front of the sun. Upper right, Father Time, holding a scythe
Publication/Creation
[Berlin?], [1689?]
Physical description
1 print : etching, with engraving ; platemark 44.2 x 55.7 cm
Lettering
P.C. Lejgebel pictor regis Boruss. inventor ; C.F. Blesendorff caelator regis Boruss. aq. forti aeri inscripsit.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2970980i
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Location Status Access Closed stores