Portret van keizer Rudolf II
Matthäus Merian (I)
1603 - 1650
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
68; 58
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 68 mm x breedte 58 mm
Art Historical Context
Behold the intricate *Portret van keizer Rudolf*, a delicate engraving by the renowned Swiss artist Matthäus Merian the Elder (1593–1650). sometime between 1603 and1650, this diminutive portrait measures just 68 mm high by 58 mm wide, the likeness of Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II (1552–1612) with remarkable precision. Merian, a master engraver and publisher celebrated for topographical views and detailed illustrations, exemplifies the technical virtuosity of early Baroque printmaking. Rudolf II ruled from Prague, transforming his court into a vibrant hub of Renaissance curiosity and Mannerist ...