The Emperor Charles V. Engraving by J. Chapman, 1807.

Date:
June 20th 1807
Reference:
2857809i
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Description

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, bust in oval, bare-headed, wearing armour including prominent breast-guards, and wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece. Below, he kneels on the ground and inclines forwards in prayer

Publication/Creation

London : Published as the Act directs ... by J. Wilkes, June 20th 1807.

Physical description

1 print : stipple engraving, with etching ; images and lettering 15 x 9 cm

Lettering

The Emperor Charles V. J. Chapman sculp.t

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2857809i

Creator/production credits

The upper portrait is based on a lost painting by Titian

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