Portret van Frederik de Grote 1760
johannernstgericke
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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ink paper printed
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pencil sketch
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etching
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
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sketchbook art
This is a portrait of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, created by Johann Ernst Gericke in 1760. The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Frederick in a military uniform, suggesting his role as a powerful ruler. It likely served as a propaganda piece, highlighting his strength and leadership. The inscription at the bottom confirms the artwork’s purpose: "Fridericus Rex S.R.I. Magnus Borussia Elector" (Frederick, King of Prussia, Great Elector of Brandenburg).
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