Artwork
Edzard I (1462-1528), Count of East Friesland
Edzard I (1462-1528), Count of East Friesland is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This painting is a posthumous portrait of Edzard I, Count of East Friesland.
About this work
Overview
This painting is a posthumous portrait of Edzard I, Count of East Friesland. It depicts him half-length, standing behind a stone balustrade.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is identified by a Latin inscription and a family crest on the ledge in front of him. As the painting was made after Edzard's death, the representation is based on imagination rather than direct observation.
Technique & Style
The figure is set against a plain background, emphasizing his presence. Edzard is shown wearing dark robes and holding a paper, with the stone railing and family crest adding to the formal, dignified atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of a collection that includes other similar portraits, such as those at the Rijksmuseum.
Artist & collection
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