Portret van George I, koning van Engeland 1680 - 1713

This anonymous etching from 1680-1713 depicts George I, King of England. The image features a close-up portrait of the king, showcasing his lavish attire and powdered wig, a popular style in the Baroque period. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers viewers a glimpse into the portraiture trends of the 17th and 18th centuries, which emphasized the subject's status and power through detailed depiction and symbolic elements. The print's small size, at only 274 mm by 189 mm, suggests it was likely intended for personal collections rather than public display, making it a unique historical artifact.