Iohann: Fridericus D.G. Dux Wirtemberg et Tecc. Com. Montbellig, Dominus in Haidenhaim, etc.: Si Themidos cultum spectes Pietatis amorem / Si Linguas Artes cognita Regna notes / Si curam Patriæ trutines et cætera dona / Maiorem Hunc Magno dixeris esse Patre
One of a collection of 12 engraved plates of equestrian portraits by and after Weiss (this one possibly by Matthäus Merian?). Mounted figure in full armor and sash, holding baton, on rearing horse, soldiers in formation in background before a large city (Tübingen?). Heraldic crest in top right. One of a collection of 12 engraved plates of equestrian portraits by and after Weiss (this one possibly by Matthäus Merian?). Mounted figure in full armor and sash, holding baton, on rearing horse, soldiers in formation in background before a large city (Tübingen?). Heraldic crest in top right. Upright folio, foxed, slightly soiled; in maroon cloth portfolio case, red leather label stamped gold. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.
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