Theodor de Bry (1528 - 1598) (engraver)

Scachus Isma El Persa

Copper-line engraving. 1596. 155mm by 135mm (platemark). Portrait of a man, head and shoulders, left profile, within a circular border, framed by flowers, insects and animals. Possibly Ismail II (1537-1577), King of Persia.
Published in Frankfurt. 'D4' printed in border, lower right." Item #2078

Price: $165.00