Portret van Filips III by Vittore Pedretti

Portret van Filips III 1809 - 1868

vittorepedretti

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

light pencil work

white dominant colour

pencil sketch

light coloured

old engraving style

white palette

tonal art

repetition of white colour

"Portret van Filips III" is an engraving by Vittore Pedretti, completed between 1809 and 1868. The artwork depicts a bust-length portrait of Philip III of France, wearing a crown and holding a sword. The subject is rendered in detail, and the overall style of the artwork is classical, reflecting the influence of earlier portraiture. The engraving is a good example of Pedretti's mastery of this artistic technique, a practice that became increasingly popular in the 19th century.