Corelli, Arcangelo. (1653–1713)

Original 1704 Mezzotint

Original mezzotint portrait of the influential Italian composer. "Arcangelvs Corellius de Fusignano dictus Bononiensus," with five lines in Latin ("Liquisse Internas...Brittanus honores." By John Smith, after Hugh Howard. 25 x 35.5 cm. Trimmed to just outside the plate, a few small tears, one pinhole, mostly around outer edges, otherwise very good. A scarce example of this very famous lifetime portrait. NPG D11509; CS 58 I; Wessely 65. (3174)

Unsigned Photo/Portrait
Classical Music