Portret van Johan Georg IV van Saksen by Pieter Schenk

Portret van Johan Georg IV van Saksen 1670 - 1713

pencil drawn

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

hand drawn type

personal sketchbook

limited contrast and shading

ink colored

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

This engraving by Pieter Schenk, dating back to 1670-1713, is a portrait of Johann Georg IV of Saxony. It depicts the subject in a bust-length format, framed within a circular composition. The intricate details of the engraving, particularly the subject's attire and the inscription "Nulli cesfurus in armis", highlight the power and authority of the Duke of Saxony. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the visual representation of royalty during the Baroque era.