Triumphal Arch for Charles V
1725
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1725
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a grand fake arch made of carved stone. It’s covered in statues, shields, and royal symbols like eagles and crowns. The shadows are deep, typical of the Baroque style. Johann Ulrich Kraus made it for Emperor Charles V’s big win in 1547. Kraus didn’t carve it himself; he used etching and drypoint to cut the lines into a metal plate. Look up etching or drypoint to see how this tool trick works.
