Lot 06

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

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.