4° (27 x 18,5 cm), série de 206 gravures en couleurs d'époque, 3 grav. avec manques. Qq grav. dét. en avec petites déchirures dans les marges. Vélin d'époque
MONCORNET born around 1600 in Brussels, was an engraver, painter of Walloon origin working in Paris. The illustrations in this book masterfully photograph the era of 1630-1650 with portraits of kings, emperors, queens, princes, generals, councilors, chancellors, cardinals, aristocrats, and diplomats of many European nations such as: Germany, France, Spain, Holland, England, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Poland, Austria, Hungary, Portugal, Croatia, Bohemia...The illustrations are very detailed and done with great craftsmanship and all cont.coloured. The illustrations in this book masterfully photograph the era of 1630-1650 with portraits of kings, emperors, queens, princes, generals, councilors, chancellors, cardinals, aristocrats, and diplomats of many European nations such as: Germany, France, Spain, Holland, England, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Poland, Austria, Hungary, Portugal, Croatia, Bohemia, Turkey ...