Portrait of Emperor Rudolph II on Horseback
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 19 15/16 × 15 1/2 in. (50.7 × 39.3 cm) Plate: 19 3/8 × 15 in. (49.2 × 38.1 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953
Accession Number
53.601.339(73)
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Art Historical Context
This striking engraving, *Portrait of Emperor Rudolph II Horseback*, showcases a collaborative masterpiece from the late 16th to early 17th century, the talents of sculptor Adriaen de Vries engravers Marcus Sadeler andidius Sadeler II Produced between 1586 and 1629, it captures the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolph II (r. 1576–1612) in regal equestrian pose, a classic symbol of power and authority in Renaissance portraiture. The monumental sheet measures nearly 20 by 15 inches, allowing for intricate details that emphasize the emperor's commanding presence atop his steed. Rudolph II, a fervent patro...