Bidspirit auction | Hendrik Eland (active c.1690–1729) –

Hendrik Eland (active c.1690–1729) – Gli imperatori romani e costantinopolitani da Giulio Cesare a Konstantin Porphyrogenitus – Copperplate Engraving of Roman and Byzantine Emperors (1704) - This monumental copperplate engraving by Hendrik Eland, published in 1704, depicts a complete visual genealogy of Roman and Byzantine emperors from Julius Caesar to Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus. The work is arranged as a structured grid of medallion-style portrait busts, each modeled after classical coinage and labeled with the emperor's name. The title cartouche is held aloft by a winged allegorical figure, reinforcing the imperial gravitas of the composition. This engraving served both as a didactic chart and a decorative historical reference, embodying the Enlightenment's fascination with order, lineage, and classical antiquity.Hendrik Eland (active c.1690–1729) was a Dutch publisher and engraver known for producing educational and historical prints with strong graphic clarity and typographic precision.Artist or Maker: Hendrik ElandDimensions: 39 cm × 49 cmMedium: Copperplate Engraving on paperDate: 1704Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.