Portretten van Matthias van Oostenrijk en Willem I, prins van Oranje 1577 - 1579

This double portrait engraving, created by Hieronymus Wierix between 1577 and 1579, depicts Matthias, Archduke of Austria and William of Orange, Prince of Orange. The work showcases the detailed and realistic style of Renaissance portraiture with each subject depicted in elaborate armor and formal attire. It is housed at the Rijksmuseum and is a significant example of Wierix's masterful engraving technique. The ornate border framing the portraits is rich with decorative motifs and includes quotations in Latin, further adding to the historical and artistic significance of this artwork.