[Ulrika Eleonora, Queen of Sweden] Ulrica Eleonora, Sueciæ Regina, Friderici XI. Sueciæ Regis Filia, nata Ao. 1688. d. 23. Jan. despons. Ao. 1715. d. 4. April. coronata Ao. 1719. d. 28. Mart

Book Description

Augsburg: Published by Martin Engelbrecht, circa 1745. Engraving with thick early colour with gold highlights. Printed on laid paper. In excellent condition with the exception of some faint foxing in the margins.. 11 1/2 x 7 3/8 inches. 14 1/8 x 8 3/4 inches. Majestic portrait of the Queen of Sweden Ulrika Eleanor (1688-1741) was Queen of Sweden from 1718-20 when she resigned in favor of her husband, Friedrich. Ulrika Eleanor was the daughter of Charles XI of Sweden and Ulrike Eleanor of Denmark. Her brother was Charles XII. During her reign and the reign of her husband Frederick, regal power was reduced to constitutional monarchy. Martin Engelbrecht was one of the most prolific engravers and printsellers in Augsburg at the close of the 17th century. Along with his brother Christian, Martin dominated the print trade, producing some of the finest prints of his day. His outstanding portraits and landscape studies are beyond compare and his religious and allegorical engravings display a technical aptitude superior to many of his contemporaries. Martin had great success with his optical prints, which were used in perspective boxes. He is best remembered for his equestrian portraits depicting European nobility, and his engravings of Queen Elizabeth and Joseph II are numbered amongst his best work. This stunning portrait of the Queen of Sweden is a rare example with vibrant early colour and is a wonderful example of Engelbrecht's superior work. The Queen sits upon her throne with implacable authority and dignity.

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