Medallion with a Portrait of Emperor Charles V
ca. 1550/60 | Karl I. (V.) (1516-1556), als Karl I. König von Spanien, ab 1519 deutscher König, ab 1520 Kaiser
During their lifetime various types of portraits in different media depicting the imperial brothers Charles V and Ferdinand I were disseminated throughout Europe. A portrait popularized the sovereign’s features, served as a reminder of him, and even represented him when he was absent. The emphasis on family connections with predecessors – such as their grandfather Emperor Maximilian I – and descendants signalled the continuity of the dynasty’s power and legitimacy.
During their lifetime various types of portraits in different media depicting the imperial brothers Charles V and Ferdinand I were disseminated throughout Europe. A portrait popularized the sovereign’s features, served as a reminder of him, and even represented him when he was absent. The emphasis on family connections with predecessors – such as their grandfather Emperor Maximilian I – and descendants signalled the continuity of the dynasty’s power and legitimacy.
Depiction/Person:
Karl I. (V.) (1516-1556), als Karl I. König von Spanien, ab 1519 deutscher König, ab 1520 Kaiser (1500 - 1558) DNB
Time:
ca. 1550/60
Object Name
Medallion; Relief
Culture
Southern German
Material/technology:
Boxwood, brass
Dimensions:
D. 3,8 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 4269
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