1663 – M. Merian – Michael Krzyczewski

Title:              “MICHAEL KRZYCZEWSKI Nobilis Litvanus / Cosacorum rebellium contra Litvanos Dux, a Principe / Janusio Radivilio caesus, captus et triduo tantum ex / vulnere superstes, post fata delineatus”​
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Description:

Rare and highly detailed copper engraving portrait of Mykhailo Krychevsky or Stanisław Krzyczewski or Krzeczowski – a Polish noble of Ruthenian descent. He served under the command of Grand Hetman of the Crown, Stanisław Koniecpolski, as a hussar captain. He fought for the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth against various Cossack revolts and Crimean Tatar factions. He participated in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth troops in the Battle of Zhovty Vody, where he was captured by the Tatars. B. Khmelnytsky ransomed him, and Krychevski went over to his side. In 1649, already as acting hetman, he set out for the lands of Lithuania, in the Battle of Lojev the Cossack army was defeated, Michal Krychevski himself was seriously wounded, taken prisoner and died.

The print comes from Matthäus Merian book “Theatri Europaei continuati septennium: Das ist, Sieben-Jährige Historisch-außgeführte Friedens- und Kriegs-Beschreibung vom Jahr 1647 biß 1651…Tom. VI.” engraved by Peter Aubri, published in Frankfurt, 1663.

Author:                 Matthaus Merian (1593 – 1650)
Sheet size:           19,5 x 32,7 cm
Year:                     1663
Technique:          copper engraving

Condition:
Good, original condition. Slightly stained.

This is an original antique map published in 1663 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity