Rudolph II, Roman Emperor

Unknown Artist

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The artwork depicts a man in a bust-length portrait within an elaborate frame. He faces slightly to his left with a serious expression. The man has short hair and a trimmed beard and mustache, wearing richly detailed clothing, including ornate armor and a high ruff around his neck. An oval frame surrounds him with inscribed text, and cherubic figures blowing trumpets flank the oval. Above the frame, an eagle holds a globe with outstretched wings. Below, two cherubic figures sit on lions for symmetry. The background is filled with intricate patterns and classical elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 21.1 × 15 cm (8 5/16 × 5 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1044


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65215483

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