1572 – G. Ruscelli – Ferdinando Imperatore

Title:              “Ferdinando Imperatore”​ ​ Description: Very decorative copper engraved armorial of Ferdinand I, the holy Roman Emperor. Comes from the Girolamo Ruscelli’s book “Le Imprese Illustri : con Espositioni et Discorsi del S.or Ieronimo Ruscelli Comin da Trino di Monteferrato…”, published by Comin da Trino di Monteferrato in Venezia, 1572. Author:                   Girolamo Ruscelli (1504 – 1566) Sheet size:            21,0 x 16,7 cm Year:                       1572 Technique:           copper engraving Condition: Good condition. Original coloring. Few small cracks and losses due to green color oxidation.   This is an original antique engraving published in 1572 and NOT a modern copy or reprint   On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity