Axel Urup 1655 - 1659

This etching by Albert Haelwegh, created between 1655 and 1659, is a portrait of Axel Urup, a Danish nobleman. It depicts Urup in a formal pose, wearing a richly-decorated doublet, and a chain with an elephant pendant symbolizing strength and power. The detail in the etched lines, particularly in Urup's face, showcases Haelwegh's skill and the expressive power of this printmaking technique. This artwork offers insight into the visual representation of high-ranking individuals in 17th-century Denmark.