Portret van Karel de Grote 1730 - 1802

This etching, titled "Portret van Karel de Grote," created between 1730 and 1802 by Johann Christian Gottfried Fritzsch, is a classic example of portraiture. It depicts Charlemagne, the Holy Roman Emperor, in an oval frame, wearing a crown and a long, flowing beard. The inscription below the portrait identifies him as the "First Emperor of the Germans" and the "Founder of Hamburg." This etching is a small work, measuring just 105 millimeters by 72 millimeters, but it captures the essence of Charlemagne's power and influence. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of historical figures and the role of art in preserving their memory.