{"title":"Samuel Blesendorf","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portrait-of-charles-xi-king-of-sweden-samuel-blesendorf","title":"Portrait of Charles XI, King of Sweden - Samuel Blesendorf","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal Baroque engraving by Samuel Blesendorf depicting Charles XI of Sweden, framed by elaborate heraldic and military motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Samuel Blesendorf depicts Charles XI, King of Sweden, presented within a formal oval frame. The monarch is shown in a bust-length portrait, wearing a periwig and a lace cravat, draped in an ermine-lined cloak. His expression is composed, reflecting the formal requirements of seventeenth-century royal portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding frame is highly decorative, featuring a laurel wreath that encircles the portrait. Above the oval, a crown sits centrally, flanked by crossed batons or sceptres. The base of the composition is occupied by an elaborate cartouche containing the Swedish royal coat of arms, accompanied by military accoutrements such as a helmet and weaponry. This arrangement communicates the authority and martial status of the monarch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlesendorf, a German engraver and goldsmith, demonstrates technical precision in the handling of the burin. The varying density of the lines creates a sense of volume in the drapery and texture in the lace. The Latin inscription at the base, 'CAROLUS XI, SUECORUM, GOTHORUM, ET VANDALORUM REX', identifies the subject and his titles. The inclusion of the motto 'DOMINUS PRO TECTOR MEUS' at the top adds a layer of religious and political symbolism common to the period. This work is a fine example of the printmaking traditions used to disseminate the image of European royalty during the late seventeenth century, combining heraldic elements with classical portrait conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samuel Blesendorf","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761352642895,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761361981775,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761362014543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761362047311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761362080079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761362112847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761362145615,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761362178383,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761362211151,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761362243919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761362276687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761362309455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Charles-XI-King-of-Sweden_Poster_CompositorV1_1789285927798.jpg?v=1789286545"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-frederick-william-i-elector-of-brandenburg-samuel-blesendorf","title":"Portrait of Frederick William I, Elector of Brandenburg - Samuel Blesendorf","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Samuel Blesendorf, depicting Frederick William I, the Great Elector of Brandenburg, in formal military attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Samuel Blesendorf depicts Frederick William I, the Elector of Brandenburg, often referred to as the Great Elector. Blesendorf, a German engraver and miniaturist active in Berlin, produced this work during a period when the Electorate of Brandenburg was consolidating its political and military power within the Holy Roman Empire. The portrait follows the conventions of seventeenth-century state portraiture, presenting the subject within an oval frame that rests upon a stone plinth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elector is shown wearing armour, which signifies his role as a military leader, complemented by the elaborate periwig characteristic of the late seventeenth-century European aristocracy. The composition includes a draped mantle, which adds a sense of theatricality and grandeur to the presentation. Above the oval frame, a crown and crossed swords serve as symbols of his sovereign authority and martial status. The Latin inscription on the plinth identifies the subject as 'Fridericus Wilhelmus Magnus, Elector Brandenburgicus', reinforcing his historical identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlesendorf demonstrates technical precision in his handling of the burin, particularly in the rendering of the metallic textures of the armour and the soft, voluminous curls of the wig. The shading techniques create a sense of volume and depth, typical of the high Baroque style. The print is a fine example of the reproductive engraving tradition, where such works were disseminated to project the image of the ruler to a wider audience. The clarity of the lines and the balanced composition reflect the formal requirements of courtly portraiture during this era. This print offers a view into the visual culture of the Prussian court, capturing the aesthetic values and the political iconography of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samuel Blesendorf","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761368731983,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761370009935,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761370042703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761370075471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761370108239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761370141007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761370173775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761370206543,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761370239311,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761370272079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761370304847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761370337615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Frederick-William-I-Elector-of-Brandenburg_Poster_CompositorV1_1789286841061.jpg?v=1789287511"},{"product_id":"portret-van-christopher-haubold-von-houwaldt-samuel-blesendorf","title":"Portret van Christopher Haubold von Houwaldt - Samuel Blesendorf","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1694 copperplate engraving by Samuel Blesendorf, featuring a formal portrait of the nobleman Christopher Haubold von Houwaldt in armour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Samuel Blesendorf depicts Christopher Haubold von Houwaldt, a nobleman of the late seventeenth century. Blesendorf, a Berlin-based engraver and goldsmith, produced this work in 1694. The portrait follows the conventions of aristocratic representation common to the period, presenting the subject within an oval frame set atop a stone plinth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is shown in three-quarter profile, wearing a full periwig and plate armour. The inclusion of armour serves as a visual indicator of his status and military or noble standing. The drapery over his shoulder adds a sense of movement to the otherwise static composition. Below the oval frame, a cartouche displays the family coat of arms, while the plinth contains a Latin inscription detailing the subject's name, titles, and dates of birth and death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlesendorf employs precise line work to differentiate the textures of the metal armour, the soft curls of the wig, and the smooth stone of the architectural elements. The engraving technique allows for subtle gradations of tone, creating a sense of volume within the oval frame. The composition is balanced and formal, reflecting the rigid social hierarchies of the era. This print provides a clear example of the portrait engraving style used to commemorate individuals of rank in the late Baroque period. The work is preserved in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, demonstrating the technical proficiency of Blesendorf in capturing the likeness and status of his contemporaries through the medium of copperplate engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samuel Blesendorf","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761372401999,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761375875407,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761375908175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761375940943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761375973711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761376006479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761376039247,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761376072015,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761376104783,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761376137551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761376170319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761376203087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Christopher-Haubold-von-Houwaldt_Poster_CompositorV1_1789287148974.jpg?v=1789287791"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/collections\/samuel-blesendorf.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}