Artwork
Emperor Charles V
Emperor Charles V is an ink print by the Baroque artist Dominicus Custos. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
This 1600 engraving on laid paper, titled Emperor Charles V, is the work of Dominicus Custos, a Flemish engraver active in Augsburg. The print is a portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Charles V, a significant figure associated with Habsburg power in the 16th century, dressed in elaborate attire and holding a glove, conveying an image of authority.
Technique & Style
The engraving showcases Custos's skill in capturing detailed textures and precise facial features, demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship characteristic of engraving techniques.
History & Provenance
Custos, born in Antwerp in 1560, worked under Emperor Rudolph II in Prague and later trained the Kilian brothers in the engraving craft after marrying their mother.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Dominicus Custos (1560–1612) was a Flemish artist, printer and copperplate engraver, who worked in the service of Emperor Rudolph II in Prague.
