Portret van Maximiliaan van Buren te paard 1543

This 1543 engraving by Cornelis Anthonisz. depicts Maximilian of Buren on horseback. The detailed image showcases the nobleman in full armor, his attire and the horse’s elaborate tack reflecting the fashion and equestrian culture of the period. The artwork's inscription and the coat of arms in the upper right corner identify the subject and add to the historical context. This meticulously rendered portrait, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the world of 16th-century nobility in the Netherlands.