Portret van Franz Leopold von Nádasdy 1731 - 1788

"Portret van Franz Leopold von Nádasdy", created between 1731 and 1788 by Johann Esaias Nilson, is an engraving portraying the Hungarian nobleman Franz Leopold von Nádasdy. The portrait is framed by an elaborate decorative border, featuring a woman holding a shield with the coat of arms of Nádasdy and a male figure holding a spear. The engraving's small size, measuring 222 mm in height and 162 mm in width, allows for a close-up and intimate view of the subject, highlighting his aristocratic bearing. This artwork is a significant example of portraiture in the 18th century, and it is now part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum.