Portret van Albrecht II van Habsburg 1641
sebastianfurck
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink colored
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
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sketchbook art
"Portret van Albrecht II van Habsburg" (Portrait of Albert II of Habsburg) is a 1641 engraving by Sebastian Furck. It depicts the Holy Roman Emperor Albert II in profile, wearing a crown and ornate armor. The portrait is framed by a circular border with the inscription "IMP. CES. ALBERTVS II. REX ROMANORVM FILIVS". Furck was a Dutch engraver who was known for his portraits and historical scenes. This engraving is a good example of his skill in capturing the likeness of his subjects and the details of their attire. It is a valuable historical artifact offering insight into the visual culture of the 17th century.
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