Staande vorst
anonymous; anonymous
1500 - 1599
Medium
paper
Dimensions
78; 49
About this artwork
height 78 mm x width 49 mm
Art Historical Context
**Staande Vorst (Standing Prince)** *Anonymous, 1500–1599, paper, 78 × 49 mm* This delicate anonymous artwork, titled *Staande Vorst* or "Standing Prince," dates to the 16th century—a vibrant era of the Northern Renaissance in the Low Countries, where Dutch and Flemish artists excelled in intricate details on modest scales. Rendered on paper and measuring just 78 by 49 millimeters (roughly the size of a modern credit card), it likely represents a preparatory drawing, miniature portrait, or study of a noble figure standing in regal poise. Such small works were prized for their portability, o...