Portret van de kardinaal van Richelieu 1834

Johann Wilhelm Kaiser's "Portret van de kardinaal van Richelieu" (1834) is a black and white engraving depicting the prominent French Cardinal Richelieu, a powerful figure in 17th-century French politics. The image is a portrait, featuring Richelieu in the traditional garb of a Cardinal, including a cassock and a large, ornate cross. Kaiser's engraving captures Richelieu's stern and serious demeanor, hinting at his powerful personality. This portrait is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Cardinal, depicting a crucial figure in European history, and is on display at the Rijksmuseum.