Portret van Nikolaus Pálffy baron van Erdöd by Dominicus Custos

Portret van Nikolaus Pálffy baron van Erdöd 1579 - 1615

facial expression drawing

pen illustration

pencil sketch

old engraving style

caricature

junji ito style

pen-ink sketch

pen work

portrait drawing

pencil art

Dominicus Custos’ engraving "Portret van Nikolaus Pálffy baron van Erdöd" (1579-1615), housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Nikolaus Pálffy, Baron of Erdöd, in a detailed portrait. The engraving is framed by a circular border adorned with ornate details and a Latin inscription praising Pálffy’s virtues and accomplishments. Pálffy is presented in a formal pose, holding a staff and adorned in elaborate clothing, conveying his noble status. The artwork's intricate details and the inscription provide insight into the social hierarchy and artistic conventions of the time, making it a valuable historical artifact.