Portret van Karel V van Habsburg
Medium
paper
Dimensions
395; 524
About this artwork
height 524 mm x width 395 mm
Art Historical Context
Behold the striking *Portret van Karel V van Habsburg* (Portrait of Charles V of Habsburg), an engraving by the Italian artist Nicolò della Casa, created in 155. Measuring 524 mm in height by 395 mm in width, this work on paper captures the likeness of one of history's most powerful rulers during the height of the Renaissance. Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, presided over a vast empire that "never saw the sun set," and portraits like this served as vital tools for royal propaganda, disseminating his authoritative image across Europe. Della Casa, a skilled engraver active in A...