Engraved Biographies

Engravings of prominent historical figures, featuring ornate borders and detailed text, reflecting their significance in history.

Portrait of Petrus Mercier, Pieter van Schuppen, After François Lemaire, 1677 print Portrait of Petrus Mercier, Magister General of the Order of Trinitarians. Around the oval, in which his name and function are displayed, there are the evangelist symbols: a winged eagle, a winged person, a winged lion and a winged beef. Above the portrait a hand that shows the keys of Peter, thereby pointing to Mercier. Next to it two broken chains. Under the portrait a text in Latin, which describes the meaning of Mercier for the begging order. Paris paper engraving / etching
Portrait of Petrus Mercier, Pieter van Schuppen, After François Lemaire, 1677 print Portrait of Petrus Mercier, Magister General of the Order of Trinitarians. Around the oval, in which his name and function are displayed, there are the evangelist symbols: a winged eagle, a winged person, a winged lion and a winged beef. Above the portrait a hand that shows the keys of Peter, thereby pointing to Mercier. Next to it two broken chains. Under the portrait a text in Latin, which describes the meaning of Mercier for the begging order. Paris paper engraving / etching