Portret van Robert Dudley, graaf van Leicester before 1690

This anonymous engraving, created before 1690, depicts Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, a prominent figure in Elizabethan England. The portrait presents Dudley in full armor, a testament to his military prowess. The detailed rendering of the armor, as well as the sword and staff he holds, emphasizes his role as a powerful and influential figure. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a significant example of 17th-century portraiture, offering a glimpse into the visual culture of its time.