1721 Copper Engraving Portrait Christian II Elector Saxony Germany EUM2 XGPB7 Grand Monarque

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1721 Copper Engraving Portrait Christian II Elector Saxony Germany EUM2 XGPB7 Grand MonarqueThis is an original 1721 black and white copper engraving of "Christianus II, Churfrst zu Sachsen." This is a portrait of Christian II, Elector of Saxony. He was the son of Christian I, Elector of Saxony and Sophie of Brandenburg. Christian II's refusal to join the Union of Auhausen deepened the division between Protestant German states during the build up to the Thrity Years' War. The portrait is surrounded by a wonderful decorative motif featuring