Portret van Rudolf II van Habsburg 1641

This 1641 engraving by Sebastian Furck depicts Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor, in a portrait format. Furck, who was active in the first half of the 17th century, portrays Rudolf II wearing armor, a laurel wreath, and a ruff collar, a popular fashion style of the time. The engraving is a circular portrait set within a rectangular frame. The image is surrounded by a Latin inscription that translates to "Always August, Rudolf II, By the Grace of God, Roman Emperor." The engraving is part of a larger series of portraits, likely showcasing rulers of the Holy Roman Empire.