1744 or 1745 Portrait of PEDER TORDENSCKFOLD - Peter Jansen Wessel Tordenskiold

Description: A-040o FOR SALE: One (1) very rare museum quality magnificent Baroque style engraving / print. This magnificent undated portrait, was created 1744 or 1745 by the German engraver Johann Christoph Sysang. Sheet size: ~ 23.5 x 18 cm. Print / engraving size: ~ 15.5 x 10 cm. HISTORICAL CONTEXT: Peter Jansen Wessel Tordenskiold (1690-1720), commonly referred to as Peder Tordensckfold or Tordenskjold, was a Norwegian nobleman and flag officer who spent his career in the service of the Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy. His birth name was Peter Jansen Wessel. His name occurs with spellings as Peder and Pitter. Upon his ennoblement in 1716, he received the name Tordenskiold, by King Frederick IV, meaning "Thunder Shield". This was also the orthographical form which he used. In newer times, the form Tordenskjold has become usual. He rose to the rank of vice-admiral for his services in the Great Northern War. His greatest exploit came later that year, as he destroyed the supply fleet of Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Dynekilen, ensuring his siege of Fredriksten would fail. He ranks among the most famous naval captains in Denmark and Norway. He experienced an unusually rapid rise in rank and died when he was only 30 years old. Johann Christoph Sysang (1703-1757) German born engraver and print maker. He apprenticed with the Leipzig engraver Martin Bernigeroth and adopted his technique. He began worked first at the university of Halle and later moved to Prague, where he stayed from 1730 to 1735. In Prague he mainly produced engravings of holy images. He returned to Leipzig were he became a sought-after copperplate engraver. He created portraits of royalty, statesmen, doctors, lawyers and theologians. From 1741 to 1754 he contributed vignettes to the Universal Encyclopedia published by Johann Heinrich Zedler. From 1751 to 1754 he also worked for Johann Christoph Gottsched's monthly magazine "Das Neueste aus der anmuthigen Gelehrsamkeit". His engravings also include views of houses and towns. PLATE TITLE(S): PEDER TORDENSCKFOLD CONDITION: generally excellent for the age, with no cracs or tears and large margins. Please check the scan for any blemishes, stain(s), or age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. Feel free to ask questions and / or additional pictures. AUTHENTICITY: all authentic antique print(s), published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. They are not modern copy(s). The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I can combine shipping on multiple items. You can message me before paying so I can send an adjusted invoice with reduced shipping costs on items that can be combined. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. ————————————————————— Ideal for museum collection(s), private institutions, collectors of decorative collectibles. This antique etching / print is a unique addition to any north Europe / Denmark history collection. ——————————————————————— Denmark Noble History Danish Royalty Norway aristocracy

Price: 110 USD

Location: Nafpaktos Greece

End Time: 2025-01-24T15:44:23.000Z

Shipping Cost: 11 USD