Harald Blåtand 1646
anonymous
statensmuseumforkunst
print, engraving
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pencil drawn
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facial expression drawing
# print
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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caricature
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portrait reference
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pencil drawing
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limited contrast and shading
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portrait drawing
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engraving
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pencil art
This 1646 engraving titled "Harald Blåtand" by an anonymous artist depicts the Danish King Harald Bluetooth in an oval portrait format. The image, part of the collection at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases the king in a regal pose, adorned with a crown and armor, holding a sword in his right hand. The inscription surrounding the portrait details his lineage and reign, providing historical context for the artwork. It’s a valuable example of 17th-century portraiture, offering a glimpse into the visual representation of historical figures during this period.
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