Portret van György II Rákóczi, prins van Transsylvanië by Pieter de (II) Jode

Portret van György II Rákóczi, prins van Transsylvanië 1628 - 1670

pencil drawn

aged paper

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

portrait reference

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

portrait drawing

pencil work

This engraving by Pieter de Jode the Younger depicts György II Rákóczi, Prince of Transylvania, a prominent figure in 17th-century European history. The artwork, dated 1628–1670, showcases Rákóczi in a formal portrait, highlighting his status and authority. The artist's meticulous detail in capturing Rákóczi's features, attire, and the inscription "SERENISS. GEORGIVS RAGOTZIVS TRANSILVANIAE PRINCEPS," emphasizing his princely title, contributes to the artwork's historical significance. This engraving is a valuable historical record of the prince and a testament to the artistry of Pieter de Jode the Younger.