[17th century] Copperplate engraving of Baron Gundacker von Polheim at age 44, by Lucas Kilianus

[17th century] Copperplate engraving of Baron Gundacker von Polheim at age 44, by Lucas Kilianus, f. 21 x 30cm

on the back there is a gluing from paper [edges and a fragment of the middle], a trace of folding in two places, otherwise good condition

very nice decorative print from the 17th century

Gundacker von Polheim came from the Upper Austrian nobility, was the founder of the town of Grieskirchen, imperial chamberlain and secret councilor. He obtained for the village of Tiefenbach the craft privileges of weaver [1606], tailor [1616], blacksmith, innkeeper, cooper [1623]. In 1975, the municipality of Tiefenbach adopted the coat of arms of the Barons of Polheim in its coat of arms.