Portret van Maximiliaan Emanuel II 1677 - 1724

This etching by Jacob Gole, titled "Portret van Maximiliaan Emanuel II" (1677-1724), depicts Maximillian II Emanuel, the Elector of Bavaria. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the elector in an oval frame adorned with an inscription in French, which translates to "Seven electors were too weak for the Empire, Spain and Germany, it is well done to measure". This work offers a glimpse into the complex political landscape of 17th and 18th-century Europe, showcasing the elector's role in the political landscape. The portrait emphasizes the elector’s authoritative presence, his regal attire further highlighting his status and power.