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Frederick V, King of Bohemia and Gabriel II, Prince of Transylvania

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Frederick V, King of Bohemia and Gabriel II, Prince of Transylvania is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, 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 print shows two men standing side by side, dressed in fancy old-time clothes. The one on the left wears a crown and holds a sword, while the right one has a tall, feathered hat and a long robe. Both have serious faces, and their outfits look heavy with gold details. Behind them, a map of a place labeled "Presburg" and "Danubius Fl." stretches out like a landscape. The artist used lines to create shadows and texture, making the robes look almost three-dimensional. The map at their feet suggests they’re connected to that area, but it’s unclear why. Next, check out engraving to see how artists use lines to build depth in prints.