Portret van Frederik I, koning van Pruisen
Johann Wilhelm Michaelis
1701 - 1737
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
96; 177
About this artwork
height 177 mm x width 96 mm
Art Historical Context
Behold the elegant *Portret van Frederik I, koning van Pruisen an engraving by Johann Wilhelm Michaelis dating to the early 18th century (1701–1737). a compact 177 mm high by 96 mm wide, this intimate portrait captures Frederick I, first King in Prussia, during a pivotal era when Brandenburg-Prussia rose as a European power. Michaelis, a skilled German engraver, renders the monarch with the precision typical of Baroque portraiture, emphasizing regal poise and authority through fine lines and subtle shading. Engraving as a medium was revolutionary in this period, allowing high-quality reproduc...