Portret van Frederik de Grote by Johann Martin Bernigeroth

Portret van Frederik de Grote 1740 - 1767

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

light pencil work

photo restoration

pencil sketch

old engraving style

pencil drawing

old-timey

golden font

"Portret van Frederik de Grote" is a 1740-1767 engraving created by Johann Martin Bernigeroth, depicting King Frederick the Great of Prussia. This etching, held at the Rijksmuseum, showcases a formal portrait of the monarch in an oval frame, set against a background of delicate lined patterns. The detail of the king's royal attire and the inscription "Friedricus Rex Borussic Elector Brandenburg" identify the subject and the artist's meticulous technique. The print's small dimensions add to its intimacy, emphasizing a focused portrayal of a significant historical figure.