Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger, after. Holbein (Germany, 1497/8 - 1543) is considered one of the greatest portraitists of the 16th century.
Engraver: E. Bocquet (active 1806-1849), engraver and miniature painter.
Title: "Philipp Melanchthon". F. M. (1497–1560) was a theologian and one of the leaders of the German Reformation. It is unlikely Holbein ever met him, and he may have based this portrait on pictures by Cranach or Dürer.
Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: Phil. Melanchton (sic), Holbein, E. Bocquet.
Dimensions: 9 3/8" x 7 1/2".
Edition: Reprint.
Date: XIX C.
Materials and Techniques: colored collotype copy of the stipple color engraving on toned paper.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Remnants of a mat both recto and verso. Wear. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: German School XVI C. British School XIX C.