Caption

King Casimir Jagiellon sitting on a throne, according to an illustration from The Polish Chronicle of Marcin Bielski newly published by Joachim Bielski, Cracow 1597; drawn copy of an illustration after an engraving; drawing on card 16.7 × 15.6 cm mounted on cardboard 35.6 × 26.1 cm; depiction/date/maker details: Casimir Jagiellon King of Poland, 1427–1492; Marcin Bielski / Joachim Bielski associated with the chronicle, 16th century; Aleksander Lesser draughtsman, 1814–1884., A detailed monochrome drawing shows a seated crowned figure on an ornate throne under a canopy, holding a scepter in one hand and a small orb in the other, flanked by two small standing figures carved into the throne sides. The central scene is enclosed within a large circular, scalloped frame that contains several shield-shaped heraldic panels around the perimeter, each with different emblematic designs. The composition is drawn in shades of black, gray, and sepia on a beige background, with fine linework and hatch shading creating depth and texture. The outer edges show a narrow border and there is decorative script along the top and bottom margins that is not described further. The overall appearance is of a careful pen-and-ink illustration with wash accents and detailed ornamental carving.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A32_452

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Rights managed

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19.4Mb (1.1Mb) / 8.4in x 8.9in / 2527 x 2684 (300dpi)

Keywords

King Casimir Jagiellon sitting throne according illustration Polish Chronicle Marcin Bielski newly published Joachim Bielski Cracow 1597 drawn copy engraving drawing card mounted cardboard depiction date maker details Casimir Jagiellon King Poland 1427–1492 Marcin Bielski Joachim Bielski associated chronicle 16th century Aleksander Lesser draughtsman 1814–1884 detailed monochrome drawing seated crowned figure ornate throne under canopy holding scepter hand small orb flanked two small standing figures carved throne sides central scene enclosed within large circular scalloped frame contains several shield-shaped heraldic panels perimeter different emblematic designs composition drawn shades black gray sepia beige background fine linework hatch shading creating depth texture outer edges narrow border decorative script top bottom margins described further appearance careful pen- -ink illustration wash accents detailed ornamental carving.