{"product_id":"portret-van-sibylla-ursula-von-braunschweig-wolfenbuttel-balthasar-kuhn","title":"Portret van Sibylla Ursula von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel - Balthasar Kühn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal seventeenth-century engraving by Balthasar Kühn depicting Sibylla Ursula von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel within an architectural frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Balthasar Kühn depicts Sibylla Ursula von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, a figure of the seventeenth-century German nobility. The work follows the conventions of aristocratic portraiture from the period, presenting the subject within an oval frame that mimics a stone architectural niche. The surrounding border contains Latin inscriptions detailing her titles and lineage, a common practice for formal portrait prints intended for circulation among the elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKühn employs precise line work to define the textures of the subject's attire. The lace collar and the decorative elements of her bodice are rendered with careful attention to detail, reflecting the status of the sitter. Her expression is composed, and her posture is frontal, adhering to the formal requirements of seventeenth-century portraiture. The lower section of the print features a cartouche containing a Latin poem, which serves to praise the virtues of the subject. This combination of visual representation and textual commentary is typical of the era, where the image functioned as both a record of appearance and a vehicle for moral or social messaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an engraver active in the mid-seventeenth century, Kühn produced works that were often used as frontispieces or illustrations for books and genealogical records. The clarity of the lines and the balanced composition demonstrate the technical proficiency expected of a professional printmaker of the time. This print offers a clear view into the aesthetic preferences of the German Baroque, where order, symmetry, and classical references were highly valued. The monochrome palette focuses the viewer on the character of the sitter and the symbolic weight of the accompanying text. This piece is a representative example of the portrait engraving tradition, providing a historical record of the nobility through the medium of print.\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=\"\/it\/products\/portret-van-gallus-wilhelm-freiherr-von-racknitz-johann-pfann\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van Gallus Wilhelm Freiherr von Racknitz by Johann Pfann\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/portret-van-nicolaus-wilhelm-beckers-freiherr-von-walhorn-johann-alexander-boner\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van Nicolaus Wilhelm Beckers, Freiherr von Walhorn by Johann Alexander Böner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Balthasar Kühn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102546231631,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102547706191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102547738959,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59102547771727,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59102547804495,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59102547837263,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59102547870031,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59102547902799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59102547935567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59102547968335,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59102548001103,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59102548033871,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Sibylla-Ursula-von-Braunschweig-Wolfenb-ttel_Poster_CompositorV1_1791875692199.jpg?v=1791875878","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/it\/products\/portret-van-sibylla-ursula-von-braunschweig-wolfenbuttel-balthasar-kuhn","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}