Antique 1806 Engraving of Otto I – Holy Roman Emperor of Germany

A handsome neoclassical copperplate engraving of Otto I, the first Holy Roman Emperor, known for unifying Germanic territories and restoring the imperial tradition in Western Europe. Published in London on September 1st, 1806 by J. Wilkes, and engraved by J. Chapman, this portrait depicts Otto in classical profile with a laurel wreath, military cloak, and armor—evoking the imagery of Roman emperors.
Beneath the portrait is a finely detailed cartouche depicting a classical hunting or military scene, referencing the emperor’s leadership, nobility, and martial strength.
Otto I, also known as Otto the Great, ruled in the 10th century and is remembered for his victory at the Battle of Lechfeld and for his strengthening of both church and state in the German realm.
Size 11x16 cm