George Vertue, 1684–1756, Britishafter Titian, 1488/90–1576, Italian
Title:
Philip II King of Spain
Date:
1735
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Mount: 24 × 17 inches (61 × 43.2 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower center: "PHILIP II. KING | of SPAIN NAPLES | SICILIE &c.&c.&c. | Titiano pinx. Vertue Sculpt. 1735. | From an Excellent Original, Painted by TITIAN, in the Noble Collection of HIs Grace WILLIAM Duke of DEVONSHIRE."; lettered, lower right: " Vertue del."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection