Portret van Charles de Bourbon, graaf van Soisson 1600 - 1604

This engraving, "Portret van Charles de Bourbon, graaf van Soisson", is by the Flemish artist Dominicus Custos and depicts Charles de Bourbon, Count of Soissons, a French nobleman. The artwork, dating from 1600-1604, is a portrait in a rounded frame with a Latin inscription at the bottom. It was likely created for a public audience to commemorate Charles de Bourbon's life. This work is an example of portraiture and engraving techniques used during the late Renaissance period. The engraving, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a small work, measuring just 180mm in height and 133mm in width. This portrait exemplifies the artist’s skill in capturing the likeness of a prominent figure, and the inscription highlights the subject's noble status.