Portret van Karel VI, keizer van het Heilige Roomse Rijk 1711 - 1760

This etching by Gabriel Spitzel depicts Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor, in a formal portrait. The Emperor is rendered in detail, sporting a full powdered wig and armor. His regal presence is further emphasized by the surrounding ornate frame, featuring a crown, swords, and a decorative floral garland. The work, created between 1711 and 1760, is housed at the Rijksmuseum, offering viewers insight into the visual representations of power and prestige during the Baroque period.