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Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire Title: Ordines Sacri Romani Imp: Ab Ottone III Instituti Artist: Ortelius, Abraham Published: Antwerpen, Platin Date: 1612 Size: [ca. 75,5 x 52 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / later hand color Description: Original copper engraving, published 1612 in a Latin text edition of the famous historical atlas 'Parergon' by Abraham Ortelius. Finely decorative hand colored in wash. Highly decorative engraving, published from two double pages showing the dignitaries of the Holy Roman Empire. This engraving was published from 1593 for the first time in the atlas by Gerard de Jode. The plate was later acquired by Vrients and was then from 1603 onwards included in Ortelius's 'Theatrum'. Our example was published 1612 in a Latin text edition of the Parergon. 'They represent the dignitaries entitled to choose German Emperors, as instituted to end the turmoil and quarreling that occurred after the death of Charles the Great, by Otto IV and the Pope. This plate shows left of the Emperor the highest ranking officials, three ecclesiastical and four lay dignitaries. The second rank consists of four dukes and four marquesses, the third of 8 earls.' (Broe. 201) Notes: In excellent condition. Condition: Excellent Reference: Broe. 201 State 2/2 Price: /
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