Christian V 1670

Albert Haelwegh’s 1670 etching "Christian V" depicts the King of Denmark as a bust on a pedestal with angels presenting a crown in the sky above. The etching is a portrait, a genre of artwork that emphasizes the likeness of its subject. The artwork also features a landscape and a banner, and utilizes the technique of chiaroscuro for dramatic effect. "Christian V", a work of the Baroque style, is a fine example of portraiture in 17th-century Europe.