Portret van hertog Christiaan van Brunswijk-Wolfenbüttel 1590 - 1612

Willem van Swanenburg's "Portret van hertog Christiaan van Brunswijk-Wolfenbüttel," a 16th century etching, depicts the Duke of Brunswick in a detailed portrait. The Duke's visage is rendered realistically with a focus on his strong features. The inscription surrounding the Duke's portrait in Latin, reads: "Such a prince from a noble family of Brunswick, in the battle of barbarism rises to conquer the enemy, not afraid of sorrow, his noble spirit is firm." This detail emphasizes the Duke's courage and princely lineage, a common theme in portraiture of the era. The intricate engraving style characteristic of the Northern Renaissance is evident in the detailed rendering of the Duke's clothing, lace collar, and the ornate frame surrounding the portrait. The etching is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, showcasing the significant contributions of Dutch artists to the artistic landscape of the period.