Bidspirit auction | Allegory of the Russian court

Allegory of the Russian court from the drawings of Paul Decker (1685-1742) taken from the work ”Laconicum Europae Speculum” printed by Martin Engelbrecht (1684-1756) in Augsburg 1730. The print illustrates the uses and customs of the Muscovite people through the representation of allegorical court scene; medallions with inscriptions referring to the customs and traditions of the Russian people in the decorative frame. etching 45,5 x 39 cm Printed on heavy paper, in good overall condition.