Lithograph Oldrich Kulhanek 1989 "The Glorification of Rudolf II"

This intriguing work is an allegorical portrait of Emperor Rudolf II (1552–1612), who ruled from Prague. As one of the most fascinating monarchs of his time, he was known as a great patron of art and science, but also for his eccentricity and his intense fascination with alchemy and the mystical.

The depiction draws on the rich visual tradition in which power, nature, and symbolism merge into a layered and meaningful whole. This makes the work not only visually remarkable but also thematically captivating.

The work was created in 1989, a historic turning point that symbolizes the artistic and cultural liberation of Central Europe. This context lends the work an extra dimension and relevance.

Slight damage

Edition: 17/100