Portret van Karel de Grote 1821

Friedrich Fleischmann's 1821 engraving, "Portret van Karel de Grote", depicts Charlemagne, the King of the Franks, in regal attire. The image shows Charlemagne in a full-length portrait, standing in a landscape setting, with a castle in the background. He is wearing a crown and a long, flowing robe, and is holding a sword in his right hand. The engraving is a fine example of the neoclassical style, which was popular in the early 19th century. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to the lasting influence of Charlemagne on European history.