Regner Lodbrog 1646

print, engraving

pencil drawn

toned paper

print

pencil sketch

old engraving style

caricature

personal sketchbook

portrait reference

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

engraving

columned text

This anonymous engraving from 1646, titled "Regner Lodbrog," depicts the Danish King Regner Lodbrog. The image presents him in a crowned, fur-trimmed robe, holding a sword in his right hand. The inscription below the image highlights his lineage, his rivalry for the Danish throne, and his military successes in conquering regions across Europe. This small-scale engraving showcases the enduring interest in historical figures and their achievements, emphasizing both the visual and textual components of storytelling.