Lot 06
Aegidius Sadeler (1570 - 1625) PORTRAIT OF RUDOLF II.

1609
copper engraving, paper
30 x 22 cm (h x w)
sign. in the plate: Aegidius Sadeler

Starting price
25 000 CZK
   |   1 042 €
Price realized
40 000 CZK
   |   1 667 €
price without premium

Aegidius Sadeler came from an important family of Antwerp engravers and art merchants. In 1597 he came to Prague and became the most important graphic of the Rudolfinian court there. In September of the same year, Rudolf II. appointed by the imperial rhythm and held this position during the reign of Emperor Matthias and his successor Ferdinand II.