Portraits of Historical Rulers

Engravings of historical kings and rulers, capturing their attire and regal demeanor through intricate designs and detailed portraits.

HAROLD I HAREFOOT Son of King Cnut. Seized the throne in 1037 with the aid of his mother and a party of nobles.

Lothar, King of the West Franconia.

Childerich I., King of the Franks.

Athanagild, King of the Westgoten.

Selim I, the strict Sultan of Turkey.

Pippin of the Younger, King of Swiss franc Eraser: Neffs, JacobusDation: 1625/1660

Nikolaus III. D'Este, Markgraf von Modena.

Erik X., King of Denmark.

Portrait of Floris v, Count of Holland and Zeeland. Floris V, Count of Holland and Zeeland, with a headdress decorated with feathers, precious stones and pearls. The frame is decorated with the weapon of Holland.

Ottokar I. Przemysl, King of Bohemia.

HAROLD I HAREFOOT Son of King Cnut. Seized the throne in 1037 with the aid of his mother and a party of nobles.

Philipp II. August, King of France.

Alfons III., King of Portugal.

Gesaleico (d. 511). Visigothic king from 507 to 510. He starred in the retreat to Hispania after the defeat against the Franks in Vouillé. Portrait. Engraving. Las Glorias Nacionales. Volume II, Madrid-Barcelona edition, 1853.

Frederick III. The beautiful, German King Stecher: Furck, Sebastian

Montpensier, Karl Graf Unknown artist dating: 1551/1650

Hugh Capet (c938-996) elected king of France in 987 after the death of Louis V. Founder of Capetian dynasty which lasted until 1328. Copperplate engraving, 1793.

Anastasius II., oströmischer Kaiser .

Albrecht II, German King Stecher: Furck, SebastianDatting: 1615/1655

Portrait of King Alfons V of Portugal, Cornelis Galle (I), in or after 1621 print print maker: Southern Netherlandsprint maker: Antwerp paper engraving Portugal

Alexei, Emperor of Russia.

Portrait of Louis De Vrome. Portrait of Lodewijk de Vrome, he carries the emperors. In the margin, coat of arms and a five-line caption with biographical data in French.

Haarlem, Visscher, Cornelis (II), Wilhelmvs IIdvs, Florentii IVti Filivs, Comes, Portret van Willem II, graaf van Holland, verso - stamped, Willem II, Count of Holland and Roman King. He wears armor and a cloak and has a helmet with a crown on his head. The frame is decorated with a coat of arms with a lion and an eagle., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 405 mm, width 293 mm, North Netherlands, 1629 - 1658-01-16, print maker, printmaker, 1650 - 1650, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process)

Portrait of King Alfons IV of Portugal, Cornelis Galle (I), 1621 print print maker: Southern Netherlandsprint maker: Antwerp paper engraving insignia and symbols of sovereignty (crown, diadem, sceptre, orb, seal, standard, cloak, pectoral) Portugal

Collin, Richard, Antwerp, Waumans, Coenraet, Portrait of Louis the Pious, verso lower left - stamped, he wears the imperial crown. In the margin are a coat of arms and a five-line caption with biographical information in French., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 178 mm, width 121 mm, Zuid-Nederlands, 1619-06-19 - 1652, print maker, prentmaker, 1662 - 1662, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Zuid-Nederlands (before 1775), 1627 - 1697

Calfs, Marquis of Cetona, Chiappino 1701/1730

Ludwig VI., The fat king of France.

Maximilian I., Roman-German Emperor Unknown artist dating: 1601/1700

Karl of Kühne, Duke of Burgundy.

Venice, Bertelli, Ferando, Italy, Portrait of Alvise I Mocenigo, Doge of Venice, verso - stamped, print, prints, height 204 mm, width 148 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1560 - 1570, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Chimney, Johann.

Portrait of the Sigmund, Ertzherzog in Austria

Pharamond, King of Franconia.

Karl III., The Thick Emperor.

Paris, Schuppen, Pieter van, Portrait of Louis the Stammerer, King of France, verso lower left - stamped, Portrait of Louis the Stammerer with his motto and colored coat of arms. Below the portrait a short biography. Numbered at the top 'XIII.'., print, book illustration, prints, height 175 mm, width 118 mm, French, South Netherlandish, 1627-09-05 - 1702-03-07, print maker, printmaker, 1660 - 1669, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process)

Maximilian I; 16th century (1500-00-00-1600-00-00);

Lothar, King of the West Franconia.

Dagobert I., King.

Schön, Erhard, Boissard, Jean Jacques, Frankfurt am Main, Robert, Huldrichus Huttenus, Portrait of Ulrich von Hutten, Portrait of the knight Ulrich von Hutten with armor and sword. On the table in front of him lies an open book and writing utensils. Under the portrait a Latin verse., print, engraving, book illustration, prints, height 140 mm, width 100 mm, 1570 - 1611, print maker, printmaker, 1597 - 1599, paper, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1528 - 1598, after a design by, German, 1491 - 1542

Otto Wilhelm, King of Italy.

David, Cornelis Galle (I), After Jan van der Straet, 1613 print King David, with crown and harp, in oval with Latin edge. Antwerp paper engraving David (not in biblical context); possible attributes: crown, harp

Portrait of Lambert I van Leuven, Pieter de Jode (II), After 1661 - 1663 print BostePortret of Lambert I van Leuven, in Harness. He wears a helmet with plume. The portrait is caught in an octagonal frame with a motto in Latin. In the margin the coat of arms of the portrayed person and a seven -line caption in French. Print from a book in which 54 prints with portraits. Antwerp paper engraving / etching armour

Portrait of Matthias I of Austria, Pieter de Jode (II), 1628 - 1670 print Portrait of Matthias I of Austria, halfway. He wears a harness and is crowned with a laurel wreath. The portrait is contained in an arc -shaped frame. In the margin a two -way caption in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving armour

Pippin of the younger, King of the Franks.

AGILA I (-554) REY DE LOS VISIGODOS EN EL AÑO 549 - EFFIGIES ET SERIES REGUM HISPANIAE - GRABADO SIGLO XVII. Author: ARNOLDO VAN WESTERHOUT (1651-1725). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Karl I, the big, Roman emperor.

Witiza, King of the Westgoten.

David. Dated: published 1613. Dimensions: plate: 16.8 x 13.1 cm (6 5/8 x 5 3/16 in.) sheet: 24.3 x 18.9 cm (9 9/16 x 7 7/16 in.). Medium: engraving on laid paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Theodor Galle after Jan van der Straet.

Wido, Markgrave of Ivrea.

Theudder II., King of the Franks.

EDWARD I (LONGSHANKS) King of England (1272-1307) Date: 1239 - 1307

Selim I, the strict Sultan of Turkey.

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Portret Van Karel de Kale, Nicolas de Larmessin (I), 1642 - 1678 print Numbered in the middle: 25. publisher: ParisFrance paper engraving / etching historical persons. king. emperor

Philipp II., King of Spain Publisher: Cock, Hieronymus Cutter: Heyden, Pieter van der (1530) Publishing Sort: Antwerp

Agila I., King of the Westgoten.

Frederick III. the wise, Elector of Saxony painter: Cranach, Lucas (the elderly) Stecher: Steinla, Moritzverlag: Hennings's bookstore publisher: Erfurt

CHINDASVINTO (563-653) REY DE LOS VISIGODOS ENTRE LOS AÑOS 642 Y 653 - EFFIGIES ET SERIES REGUM HISPANIAE - GRABADO SIGLO XVII. Author: ARNOLDO VAN WESTERHOUT (1651-1725). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Portrait of Mikhail I Feodorovich by Anonymous artist, Copper engraving, Russia, St. Petersburg, A. Pushkin Memorial Museum,

Aurelius of Asturias (c. 740-774). King of Asturias (768-774). Portrait. Engraving. Las Glorias Nacionales. Volume II, Madrid-Barcelona edition, 1853.

Torquato Tasso (1544-1595). Italian poet. Portrait. Engraving, 1628.

JUAN II (1405-1454) REY DE CASTILLA Y LEON DE 1406 HASTA 1454 - EFFIGIES ET SERIES REGUM HISPANIAE - GRABADO SIGLO XVII. Author: ARNOLDO VAN WESTERHOUT (1651-1725). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. JOHN II OF CASTILE. ISABEL LA CATOLICA PADRE DE.

Richard III. King of England.

Portrait of Frederik III van Habsburg, Sebastian Furck, 1641 print paper engraving / letterpress printing historical persons. emperor. Abstract Ideas and Concepts (+ emblematical representation of concept)

Hamet, Ben Hamet, Ben Haddu Ottor.

Heinrich von Dusemer.

Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor.

The hero Godfried Van Bouillon, Crispijn Van De Fasse (I), 1574 - 1637 print The Christian hero Godfried van Bouillon. In the background the siege of a city. The show is caught in an oval frame with an edge writing in Latin. In the margin a caption in Latin in which Godfried van Bouillon is praised. Print from a series of nine with heroes. unknown paper engraving Godefroy of Bouillon (one of the nine worthies)

Heinrich II., King of France Stecher: Moncornet, Baltazar

Heinrich IV., King of France.

Portrait van Robert Dudley, Anton Tischler, 1731 - 1780 print Portrait in ornamented list of caption in Latin. Numbered at the top right: Dec. 2. p. 225. Vienna paper engraving / etching historical persons. ornament ~ medallion. armour

Karl IV., Kaiser .

King David, with crown and harp, in oval with Latin edge lettering. David Icones Prophetarum Veteris Testamenti , print maker: Cornelis Galle (I), intermediary draughtsman: Jan van der Straet, publisher: Theodoor Galle, Antwerp, 1613, paper, engraving, h 165 mm × w 132 mm

Albrecht II, German king.

Nádasdy-Nádasd-Dessard, Franz Graf.

Friedrich, Duke of Bohemia.

Hanau-Lichtenberg, Johann Reinhard Graf.

Tiberius, Roman Emperor.

Richard II., King of England.

Edward, the Black Prince. Artist: Unknown

Portrait of King Edward III of England, 1312-1377, in crown, helmet, suit of plate armour and cloak. Copperplate engraving from M. A. Jones History of England from Julius Caesar to George IV, G. Virtue, 26 Ivy Lane, London, 1836.

Selim I (1467-1520). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1512-1520). Engraving. FRANCE. LE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library.

Ludwig X., King of France 1601/1750

Ludwig Xiv., King of France.

Portrait of Willem II, Count of Holland; Wilhelmvs IIDVS, Florentii IVTI FILIVS, COMES. Willem II, count of Holland and Roman king. He carries a harness and a cloak and has a helmet with a crown on the head. The frame is decorated with a weapon with a lion and an eagle.

Etching by Moritz von Schwind around 1820 showing the head of a German emperor, depicting facial features, attire, and regal expression.

Copper engraving by Barthel Beham from 1531 showing King Ferdinand I with detailed facial features, clothing, and regalia.

Portrait of Pepijn (II) from Herstal. Portrait of Pepijn (II) from Herstal, he is wearing a harness. In the margin, coat of arms and a four-line caption with biographical data in French.

Isabel I de Inglaterra (1533-1603), quinta y última monarca de la Dinastía Tudor.

Portrait of Frederik III of Habsburg, German emperor, Jonas Suyderhoef, after Pieter Claesz. Soutman, 1644 - 1650 print Portrait of Frederik III of Habsburg, German emperor, with a crown on the head. The portrait is caught in an ornamental frame with putti that show weaponry. In the middle of his name and title in Latin. Haarlem paper engraving / etching Cupids: 'Amores', 'Amoretti', 'Putti'. Crown (Symbol of Sovereigty)

Count William of Holland V. Cornelis Visscher, the Elder; Netherlandish, c. 1520-1586. Date: 1540-1586. Dimensions: . Engraving on paper. Origin: Holland. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

Hector van Troje as one of the nine heroes, Willem van de Passe, 1621 - 1636 print The hero from the classical antiquity Hector of Troy. Bust caught in an oval frame with an edge script in Latin. In the margin his name and a two -way praise in English. London paper engraving Hector (one of the nine worthies)

Louis VI, the Fat (1081-1137), King of France, 1793, Copperplate engraving

Giovanni da Verrazzano or Verrazano, 1485-1528. Florentine explorer of North America. After a mid-18th century engraving,

King John.. Prints. 1660. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. John, King of England, 1167-1216

Orsini, nicció Grafonon from the Petliano.

Plate 2: Portrait of Philip IV, King of Spain, being crowned; from Guillielmus Becanus's 'Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis...' 1636 Johannes Meursius On January 28, 1635, the city of Ghent celebrated the entry of Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Spain, the recently appointed governor of the Southern Netherlands. A group of Flemish artists were commissioned to create paintings for the decoration of two triumphal arches erected in the city's main square for the occasion. Though the majority of these canvases are now lost, the engravings in Guillielmus Becanus's 'Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis, S.R.E. Cardinalis, Triumphalis Introitus in Flandriae Metropolim Gandavum', Antwerp 1636, illustrate what the series looked like. The Metropolitan Museum of Art owns 34 plates from the set of 42.. Plate 2: Portrait of Philip IV, King of Spain, being crowned; from Guillielmus Becanus's 'Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis...'. 1636. Eng

Shah Jakub, ruler of Persia.

Karl I.Von Anjou, King of Naples Sicily.

ALFONSO VIII (1155-1214) REY DE CASTILLA DESDE EL AÑO 1158 HASTA EL 1214 - EFFIGIES ET SERIES REGUM HISPANIAE - GRABADO SIGLO XVII. Author: ARNOLDO VAN WESTERHOUT (1651-1725). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Henry III. Artist: Unknown

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