Portret van Maximiliaan I van Beieren by Dominicus Custos

Portret van Maximiliaan I van Beieren 1600 - 1604

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pencil drawn

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aged paper

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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pen-ink sketch

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limited contrast and shading

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pen work

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pencil work

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pencil art

"Portret van Maximiliaan I van Beieren" is an engraving by Dominicus Custos, created between 1600 and 1604. This portrait depicts Maximilian I, the Duke of Bavaria, in a detailed and formal manner. The subject is shown wearing armor and a large lace collar, emphasizing his status and authority. The image is contained within an oval frame with a decorative border, typical of engraved portraits of this period. This work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Dutch Renaissance portraiture, capturing the power and elegance of the sitter in a small yet impactful format.

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