Germania te midden van zeven medaillons met keizer Ferdinand III en keurvorsten 1736 - 1857
danielnikolauschodowiecki
toned paper
light pencil work
pencil sketch
old engraving style
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
ink colored
pen work
sketchbook drawing
sketchbook art
This engraving by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, titled "Germania te midden van zeven medaillons met keizer Ferdinand III en keurvorsten" (Germania in the Middle of Seven Medallions with Emperor Ferdinand III and Electors) depicts a circular composition. The central medallion features Emperor Ferdinand III, while seven surrounding medallions portray various electors of the Holy Roman Empire. The artwork, created between 1736 and 1857, provides a visual representation of the Holy Roman Empire's political landscape during Ferdinand III's reign. The meticulous detail of the engraved portraits and the symbolic representation of the Empire's power through the seven electors showcase Chodowiecki's skill as a printmaker. This engraving is a testament to the artist's commitment to capturing historical figures and events in a detailed and informative manner.
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