Portret van Karel Theodoor van Beieren, keurvorst van de Palts 1748
johanngeorgwille
rijksmuseum
print, engraving
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portrait
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baroque
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old engraving style
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history-painting
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engraving
This 1748 engraving by Johann Georg Wille depicts Karel Theodoor van Beieren, Elector Palatine, in an oval portrait. The subject is portrayed in regal attire, wearing a crown and fur-trimmed robe, emphasizing his high social standing. The detail of the engraving highlights Wille's skill in representing the texture of fabric and the sitter's dignified features. This piece is housed at the Rijksmuseum, providing viewers a glimpse into the artistic practices of 18th-century portraiture and European royalty.
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