Portret van George II Augustus van Groot-Brittannië

About this artwork

George II Augustus van Hannover, koning van Groot-Brittannië. Hij draagt een harnas en een kraag van kant.

Art Historical Context

This striking engraving by Dutch artist Jacob Gole captures George II Augustus of Hanover before he ascended the British throne. Created between 1714 and 1724, the portrait depicts the future king in armor paired with an elegant lace collar, blending symbols of military strength with refined nobility. At 346 by 250 millimeters, the work’s scale allows for intricate detail that would have made it suitable for display in homes or public spaces. Gole, active in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, specialized in reproductive engravings that helped circulate royal images across Eu...

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...