Code: 10609
Dimensions:
Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Duke of Cumberland, KG, PC, FRS (1619-1682)
Etching dated 1643 by Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677)
(Probably a later impression)
On wove paper
Size: 123 mm x 8.7 mm (plate size)
279 mm x 193 mm sheet
Portrait of Prince Rupert within in a double oval, half length with shoulder-length curly hair, lace collar, medal ribbon and armour. Lettered beneath the image "The Illustrious & High-borne Prin-ce Rupert Count Palatine of ye Rhe=ne & Knight of the most noble Order / of the Garter, & Generall of the Horfe to his Mai:tie King Charles. Æ 1643.
Scarce. See British Museum 1867,1012.529