Kong Hjarne 1646

print, engraving

pencil drawn

toned paper

print

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

sketchbook art

engraving

"Kong Hjarne" (1646) is a small, anonymous engraving depicting King Harald IV of Denmark, also known as "Hjarne." The artwork shows the king in a regal pose, dressed in elaborate clothing and holding a scepter. The portrait is framed within an oval, with Latin inscriptions indicating the year of his death. This engraving is a historical document, providing a visual record of the Danish monarch and offering insight into the artistic style of the period.