Portret van keizer Jozef II op 30-jarige leeftijd
Nicolaus Mettel
1771 - 1778
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
215; 170
About this artwork
gravure en ets
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our virtual gallery, where we encounter *Portret van keizer Joz II op 30-jarige* (Portrait of Emperor Joseph at the Age of 30), a finely crafted engraving by Nicolaus M, created between 1771 and1778. Measuring a modest 215 mm by 170 mm, this yet regal depiction captures Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II during his dynamic early reign. Born in 1741, Joseph turned 30 in 1771, a pivotal moment as co-ruler with his mother, Maria Theresa, implementing bold Enlightenment reforms across the Habsburg Empire. Joseph II, often called the "People's Emperor," was a visionary reformer who championed...