Portret van Karel Bonaventura van Longueval, graaf van Bucquoy 1606 - 1669

This engraving by Louis Spirinx depicts Karel Bonaventura van Longueval, Count of Bucquoy, a Flemish military leader who fought in the Eighty Years' War. Created between 1606 and 1669, the portrait showcases Bucquoy in a military uniform, with a prominent mustache and a curled hairstyle popular during the period. The image is framed by a decorative oval, adorned with cherubs and scrolls, which enhance the ceremonial nature of the work. This small-scale artwork, measuring just 137 mm in height and 91 mm in width, is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the visual culture of the Dutch Golden Age.