Portret van Filips V

About this artwork

mezzotint en gravure

Art Historical Context

**Portrait of Philip V** by Jacob Gole (. 1700–1724) is a striking engraving that captures the likeness of Spain's first Bourbon monarch, Philip V, who ascended the throne in 1700 the turbulent War of the Spanish Succession. This portrait, measuring 247 mm high by 182 mm wide, reflects the era's fascination with royal imagery, disseminating the new king's authoritative presence through affordable prints across Europe. Gole, a skilled Dutch engraver active in Amsterdam, often reproduced portraits of notable figures, making this work a testament to the interconnected world of 18th-century courts...

About the Artist

Jacob Gole · 1660–1737

Jacob Gole (c. 1660-1737) was a Dutch engraver and mezzotinter renowned for his portrait engravings and his role in disseminating the mezzotint technique across Europe. Born in Paris to the celebrated Huguenot cabinetmaker Pierre Gole, he emerged as one of the most skilled printmakers of the late Dutch Golden Age. Gole's significance in art history lies primarily in his mastery of the mezzotint t...