Portret van Lodewijk II van Bourbon-Condé by Johannes (II) Valdor

Portret van Lodewijk II van Bourbon-Condé 1649

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aged paper

toned paper

mechanical pen drawing

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen and pencil

pen work

sketchbook drawing

Johannes (II) Valdor's 1649 engraving, "Portret van Lodewijk II van Bourbon-Condé," is a portrait of Louis II, Prince of Condé, in a framed oval. The elaborate Baroque frame features architectural details like columns and a shield with fleur-de-lis, symbols of French royalty. The Prince is depicted in armor with a white sash, symbolizing his military prowess. Valdor, known for his detailed engravings, captures the Prince's likeness and grandeur in this small, but impactful, artwork.