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Ferdinand I, Roman Emperor

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait Charles V

Dominant colour

Ferdinand I, Roman Emperor is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, depicting Charles V, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows Ferdinand I, a Roman Emperor. He's dressed in formal clothes and looks serious. The details in his face and clothes are very precise, which suggests the artist paid close attention to historical accuracy. The artist used a lot of fine lines to create texture and depth. This was likely done to make the image look more realistic and detailed. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: engraving.