Sophie Brahe. Mindeblad by Albert Haelwegh

Sophie Brahe. Mindeblad 1667 - 1669

print

pencil drawn

toned paper

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

pencil art

"Sophie Brahe. Mindeblad" is an etching and engraving by Albert Haelwegh, created between 1667 and 1669. The print depicts Sophie Brahe, a Danish noblewoman, framed by a laurel wreath and surrounded by cherubs. The inscription below her portrait details her lineage and ancestry, showcasing her importance within Danish society. This artwork exemplifies the Baroque style, with its dramatic use of light and shadow and detailed representations of figures and symbols. The artwork is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.