Portret van George I van Engeland 1714

This 1714 engraving by Bernard Picart depicts George I of England. The portrait is presented in a formal, traditional style typical of the Baroque period. Picart’s focus on realistic detail and the use of a circular frame to enclose the figure’s bust, elevate George I to a position of regal authority. The engraving is accompanied by a Latin inscription that translates to “George I, by the Grace of God King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, Arch-Treasurer and Elector.” This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a notable example of 18th century portraiture and is considered to be an important document of the Hanoverian era.