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Engraver, English, 1656-c.1701
Pierre Mignard I , French, 1612-1695
Title
Portrait of Frederick Arnaud, 1st Duke of Schomberg, (1615-1690)
Datec.1690-1703
MediumMezzotint
Dimensions
Sheet: 27.5 x 21.1 cm
Plate: 23 x 15.5 cm
Credit LinePurchased, 1887
Object numberNGI.11025
DescriptionFrederick Arnaud, 1st Duke of Schomberg, (1615-1690), was a professional soldier who was killed during the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.
Inscriptionlower centre (below image): Frederic Count of Schomberg / Duke and Mareschal of France, Count of Mertola & Grandee of Portugal, / Generalissimo of the Armies of His most Serene Highness ye Elector / of Brandenburg and Stadholder of Prussia & c. / P.Mignard pinx: Faithhorne Jnr Fec: Sold by G. Beckett at ye Golden Head in ye Old Bayley