Portret van keizer Ferdinand III before 1657

Cornelis Bloemaert's "Portret van keizer Ferdinand III" is a 17th-century engraving depicting Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor, in regal attire. The artwork, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, shows Ferdinand holding a scepter and a globe, symbols of his power. Bloemaert, a Dutch artist known for his portraits and historical scenes, captures the emperor's dignified presence with meticulous detail. This engraving provides a glimpse into the visual culture of the era and offers a study in the artistic rendering of power and authority.