Portret van Josias hertog van Waldeck 1631 - 1669

"Portret van Josias hertog van Waldeck" (1631 - 1669) is an etching by the German artist Matthäus (II) Merian (1621-1687), currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork features a bust portrait of Josias, Duke of Waldeck, framed by a laurel wreath and resting on a pedestal. The inscription below the portrait identifies the sitter and details his accomplishments as a military leader. The etching provides a striking visual representation of this influential figure, highlighting his role in defending the Venetian Republic against the Ottoman Empire.