Kong Hans by Carl Peter Theodor Rothweiler

Kong Hans 1841

print, woodcut

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

ink paper printed

print

old engraving style

white palette

etching

woodcut

traditional style

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Kong Hans" is an 1841 engraving by Danish artist Carl Peter Theodor Rothweiler (1821-1881). The work depicts a portrait of King Hans of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The portrait is presented in a detailed frame with ornate details, including an inscription that identifies the subject. The piece is held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark. The engraving showcases the detail and skill of the 19th-century printmaking, while the portrait itself captures the historical figure. This artwork is a valuable contribution to the study of Danish history and art.