Cromwell

1660 · réf. 28011 — 1660. Engraving of Oliver Cromwell 1599 - 1658 the English statesman politician and soldier widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of the British Isles. A middle-aged Cromwell wearing his armor with a stiff collar that varies from many portraits. He is facing his right center parted hair a mustache and goatee and a slight smile. A decorative scrolled border surrounds the image. There is faint offsetting of type indicating this is from a book. 8 x 6 3/4" laid on heavy paper. Engraving in very good condition trimmed to an outside rule line printed on heavy paper tipped onto a darker paper with a ruffled right edge. unknown