{"product_id":"portrait-of-william-i-of-sicily-lucas-kilian","title":"Portrait of William I of Sicily - Lucas Kilian","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century copperplate engraving by Lucas Kilian, depicting William I of Sicily within a formal heraldic frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas Kilian depicts William I of Sicily, a monarch of the Hauteville dynasty. Kilian, a skilled printmaker from Augsburg, utilised the precise techniques of copperplate engraving to render the monarch with formal authority. The portrait is contained within an oval frame, a common convention for seventeenth-century royal iconography, which separates the subject from the surrounding decorative elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition includes heraldic shields at the base, flanked by small figures, which provide context regarding the royal lineage and the religious associations of the period. The Latin inscription, 'Hoc Signo Tuta', suggests a reliance on divine protection, a frequent theme in royal portraiture of the era. Kilian employs varied line weights to create texture, particularly in the rendering of the ermine-trimmed mantle and the metallic sheen of the crown. The cross-hatching in the background provides depth, ensuring the figure remains the primary focus of the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKilian was known for his technical proficiency, often producing works that served as illustrations for historical or genealogical texts. This print demonstrates his ability to balance the rigid requirements of formal portraiture with the decorative flourishes characteristic of the Baroque period. The attention to detail in the facial features and the drapery of the garments reflects the high standards of print production in early seventeenth-century Germany. This piece offers a glimpse into the methods used to disseminate the images of historical figures to a wider audience during the early modern period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lucas Kilian","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485175353679,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485184135503,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485184168271,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485184201039,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485184233807,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485184266575,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485184299343,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485184332111,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485184364879,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485184397647,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485184430415,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485184463183,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-William-I-of-Sicily_Poster_CompositorV1_1786356972713.jpg?v=1786835882","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portrait-of-william-i-of-sicily-lucas-kilian","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}