Portret van Maximiliaan I van Beieren 1600 - 1604
dominicuscustos
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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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