[Frederick I of Sweden] Fridericus, D. G. Suecorum, Gothorum, Vandalorum Rex, et Hasso-Cassel. Landgrav. nat. Ao. 1676. d. 28. April: coronatur Ao. 1720. d. 14. Maj. Conjux Ulrica Eleonora, Friderici XI. Sueviæ Regis Filia, nata Ao. 1688. d. 23. Jan. despons. Ao. 1715. d. 4. April. coronata Ao. 1719. d. 28 Mart

Augsburg: Published by Martin Engelbrecht, 1745. Engraving with thick early colour with gold highlights. Printed on laid paper. In excellent condition with the exception of some minor foxing in the margins. Image size: 10 1/8 x 7 1/8 inches. A lovely portrait, with stunning early colour, of Frederick I, King of Sweden, by the celebrated Augsburg engraver Martin Engelbrecht.

Frederick of Hesse married Ulrica Eleonora of Sweden in 1715. When her brother, Charles XII, died in 1718, she became Queen. In 1720, she resigned in favor of her husband, who became Frederick I of Sweden. He depicted in armour with a vast red, ermine cape figured in gold. Martin Engelbrecht was one of the most prolific engravers and printsellers in Augsburg at the close of the 17th century. Along with his brother Christian, Martin dominated the print trade, producing some of the finest prints of his day. His outstanding portraits and landscape studies are beyond compare and his religious and allegorical engravings display a technical aptitude superior to many of his contemporaries. Martin had great success with his optical prints, which were used in perspective boxes. He is best remembered for his equestrian portraits depicting European nobility, and his engravings of Queen Elizabeth and Joseph II are numbered amongst his best work. This stunning portrait of Frederick I is a rare example with vibrant early colour and is a wonderful example of Engelbrecht's superior work.