Artwork
Frederick V, King of Bohemia, Elizabeth and Their Family
Frederick V, King of Bohemia, Elizabeth and Their Family is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Claes Jansz Visscher. It dates from 1619 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This 1619 engraving by Claes Janszoon Visscher depicts Frederick V, King of Bohemia, his wife Elizabeth Stuart, and their seven children.
About this work
Overview
This 1619 engraving by Claes Janszoon Visscher depicts Frederick V, King of Bohemia, his wife Elizabeth Stuart, and their seven children. The work is a detailed representation of the royal family in elaborate attire.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving shows the royal family in formal dress, with the king wearing a crown and Elizabeth Stuart dressed in an elaborate gown and cloak. The level of detail in their clothing and accessories suggests the family's status and wealth.
Technique & Style
Visscher's engraving is characterized by its intricate textures and patterns, capturing the folds in the clothing and the shine on metal elements. The work demonstrates the artist's skill in rendering detailed representations of people and their attire, typical of the Dutch Golden Age.
Artist & collection
Artist
Claes Janszoon Visscher (1587 – 19 June 1652) was a Dutch Golden Age draughtsman, engraver, mapmaker, and publisher.
Frederick V, Elizabeth and Their Family
Frederick V, Elizabeth, and Prince Frederick Henry
Frederick V, Elizabeth, and Prince Frederick Henry
Frederick V, King of Bohemia
Frederick V, Elizabeth, and Prince Frederick Frederick Henry
Frederick V, King of Bohemia
Fredericus D.G. Bohem. Rex (Frederick V, Kingof Bohemia)
Betrothal of Princess Elizabeth and Frederic V, Elector Palatine