Ruiterportret van keizer Leopold I 1670 - 1714

Adriaen Schoonebeek's "Ruiterportret van keizer Leopold I" is a 17th-century equestrian portrait of the Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I, depicting him on horseback. This etching, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of the detailed style of portraiture popular during this period. The composition portrays Leopold in regal attire, his horse trampling over defeated figures in the foreground, likely representing his military victories. The image emphasizes the emperor's power and authority, utilizing symbolic elements like the vanquished figures to convey his strength and dominance.