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Lex Regia det er: Den souveraine konge-lov
Illustrated by: Claus von Möinichen (Danish, died in 1710)
Calligrapher: Michael (Mikkel) Augustus Roeg (Norwegian, active in France, about 1679–1736/37)
Engraved by: Andreas Reinhardt (German, about 1676–1742)
Calligrapher: Michael (Mikkel) Augustus Roeg (Norwegian, active in France, about 1679–1736/37)
Engraved by: Andreas Reinhardt (German, about 1676–1742)
1709
Place of Publication: Copenhagen, Denmark
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book, entirely engraved
Dimensions
Overall: 51.2 x 36.6 x 2.5 cm (20 3/16 x 14 7/16 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Arthur E. Vershbow
Accession Number2006.861
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CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Copenhagen: 1709
Catalogue Raisonné
Bibliotheca Danica, II, 739
Description(Copenhagen: 1709) Large folio; 19 leaves; original gilt-stamped red morocco with arms of King Frederik IV of Denmark and Norway.
Elaborate ornamental titles and borders with animals, birds, flowers, and other decorations, engraved calligraphic text, calligraphic portrait of Frederik III on horseback.
Elaborate ornamental titles and borders with animals, birds, flowers, and other decorations, engraved calligraphic text, calligraphic portrait of Frederik III on horseback.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1981 from Marlborough Rare Books, London, by Arthur E. Vershbow, by whom given to MFA.