Portret van Johannes III van Portugal te paard by Cornelis Anthonisz.

Portret van Johannes III van Portugal te paard 1540 - 1544

quirky illustration

cartoon like

cartoon based

traditional media

cartoon sketch

personal sketchbook

illustrative and welcoming imagery

cartoon style

storyboard and sketchbook work

cartoon carciture

This woodcut portrait of King John III of Portugal, created by Cornelis Anthonisz between 1540 and 1544, portrays the monarch on horseback. The artwork showcases John III in full regalia, including a richly decorated coat, a feathered cap, and a sword. The king is mounted on a rearing white horse, adorned with intricate gold and red trim. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into 16th-century portraiture and royal imagery, highlighting the power and authority associated with the Portuguese monarchy.