Rolf Krake 1646

print, engraving

pencil drawn

print

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

illustrative and welcoming imagery

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

19th century

engraving

pencil art

This 17th-century engraving, titled "Rolf Krake," is a portrait of the legendary Danish king, depicted in profile. The artwork, created by an anonymous artist, features the king adorned in a crown and armor, highlighting his royal status and military might. The inscription at the bottom identifies him as the son of Helgon, the king of Denmark, Sweden, and Sclavonia, adding historical context to this visual representation. "Rolf Krake" is housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.