Graaf Floris V van Holland 1586 - 1587

This engraving, "Graaf Floris V van Holland" was created by the Dutch Golden Age artist Hendrick Goltzius in 1586-87. It depicts Floris V, Count of Holland, in an armored suit and robe. He holds a sword in his right hand and a shield in his left, standing on a patterned floor. The engraving is part of a larger work, possibly a book or a series of prints. This small-scale engraving, only 135 mm by 85 mm, is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. Goltzius, born in 1558, was a prominent engraver and draughtsman known for his intricate details and skillful use of light and shadow.