Rudolf II van Habsburg
1834 - 1892
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
138; 175
About this artwork
gravure en ets
Art Historical Context
This delicate engraving, titled *Rudolf II van Habsburg captures the likeness of the enigmatic Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II1552–1612), a pivotal figure in European Renaissance history. Created by French engraver Édouard Taurel (1834–1892), the work measures a modest 175 mm by 138 mm, embodying precision of 19th-century printmaking. The notation "gravure en ets likely refers to etching techniques, where acid bites into a metal plate—often copper—to create fine lines, allowing for intricate details in portraiture that could be widely reproduced. Rudolf II's court in Prague was a glittering hub ...
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...