Portret van Karel II, koning van Spanje

About this artwork

Prent ook gebruikt als illustratie voor: Arend, Johannes Pieter. Algemeene geschiedenis des vaderlands van de vroegste tijden tot op heden. 5 delen. Amsterdam: J.F. Schleijer, 1841-1884. dl. IV.2, p. 701.

Art Historical Context

This steel engraving by Edouard Taurel presents a formal portrait of Charles II, King of Spain. Created between 1841 and 1879, the print measures 265 by 179 millimeters and exemplifies the refined detail possible with steel engraving, a technique favored in the nineteenth century for its durability and capacity to produce numerous high-quality impressions. The work served as an illustration in Johannes Pieter Arend’s multi-volume *Algemeene geschiedenis des vaderlands*, a comprehensive Dutch history published between 1841 and 1884. Its inclusion in this scholarly series highlights how engrave...

About the Artist

Edouard Taurel · 1824–1892

Charles Edouard Taurel (1824–1892) was a Dutch engraver and illustrator whose career exemplified the continued vitality of steel engraving and etching in the Netherlands during the nineteenth century. Working primarily in Amsterdam, Taurel specialized in portrait engravings of Dutch historical figures and topographical views of Amsterdam and its surroundings. His work served both commemorative fun...