Exquisitely detailed portrait of a Nobleman wearing gilt studded armour,the finest Venetian lace cravat, and scarlet satin ribbon bow. Painted on card.c.1690.
Circle of Pierre Huaut(Swiss 1647-1698). Huaut was appointed miniature painter to Elector  Frederick III of Brandenburg.
Housed in c18th glazed locket in silver with gold pendant loop.
2 inches in length.
Point de Venise is a Venetian needle lace from the 17th century characterized by scrolling floral patterns with additional floral motifs worked in relief  By the mid-seventeenth century, it had overtaken Flemish lace as the most desirable type of lace in contemporary European fashion.