Portret van koning Frederik Willem I van Pruisen

About this artwork

blad: hoogte 333 mm x breedte 213 mm

Art Historical Context

### Portrait of King Frederick William I of Prussia This engraving, titled *Portret van koning Frederik I van Pruisen*, captures the stern visage of Prussia's "Soldier King," Frederick I (1688–1740). Created by Johann Georg Mentzel, skilled German engraver active in the early 18th century, the portrait measures 333 mm high by 213 mm wide. Mentzel's work reflects the Baroque era's emphasis on grandeur and authority, where royal likenesses were meticulously rendered to project power and stability. Frederick William I transformed Prussia into a military powerhouse through rigorous reforms, expa...