CUSTOS, Dominicus

Clotarivs I. Francorvm Rex.; Clothar I, King of the Franks

Engraving with hand coloring. 21" x 15.75". In very good condition.

Plate 34 from Augustissimorum Imperatorum, a catalog of arms and armour collected by Archduke Ferdinand II at Ambras Castle, first published in Innsbruck c. 1600. It is considered the world's first illustrated museum catalogue, most notable for the representation of the military costumes. Dominicus Custos (1560-1612) was a Flemish artist, printer and copperplate engraver, who worked in the service of Emperor Rudolph II in Prague. Binding: Unbound
Language: Latin

Price: $850.00

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