{"product_id":"antique-baroque-engraved-portrait-of-george-melville-earl-of-melville","title":"Antique Baroque Engraved Portrait of George Melville, Earl of Melville","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis is a finely executed late 17th-century copperplate engraving depicting George Melville, 1st Earl of Melville, shown in three-quarter view with long curled periwig and lace cravat, rendered in dense, highly controlled line work. The portrait is enclosed within an elaborate laurel wreath cartouche, topped by a crowned monogram and flanked by ribboned banners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBelow the portrait sits a sculptural architectural plinth supporting a quartered heraldic coat of arms, surmounted by a crown and supported by a falcon (dexter) and hound (sinister)—a classic aristocratic heraldic pairing. The motto “DENIQUE CÆLUM” appears on a scroll beneath the shield.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe engraving is signed in the plate:\u003cbr\u003e“I. de Medina pinxit” (after a painting by Juan de Medina)\u003cbr\u003e“R. White sculpsit” (engraved by Robert White)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional inscriptions appear on ribbon banners in the upper corners, including the clearly legible date “Anno Dom. 1690”. The Latin dedication beneath the image identifies Melville’s titles and his service as Secretary of State for Scotland under William III and Mary II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e“George, Earl of Melville, Viscount of Kirkcaldy,\u003cbr\u003eLord of Raith, Monimail, and Ballwearie;\u003cbr\u003eto the most serene princes William III, King of Great Britain,\u003cbr\u003eFrance and Ireland, and to Queen Mary,\u003cbr\u003eViceroy (Lord Lieutenant) for the ancient Kingdom of Scotland;\u003cbr\u003eand sole Secretary of State.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe print is executed on laid paper with visible chain lines and shows natural age-related toning, foxing, and light staining consistent with a 17th-century impression. Plate mark remains visible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48145537302783,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/9babb314-5f1b-4640-a4dd-4df3e75eee34.png?v=1770428915","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/es\/products\/antique-baroque-engraved-portrait-of-george-melville-earl-of-melville","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}